English–French

“goldfinch” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaʁdɔnəʁɛ/

Example

J'ai vu un chardonneret dans le jardin.

I saw a goldfinch in the garden.

Illustration for chardonneret (goldfinch)

How to say “goldfinch” in French

“Goldfinch” in French is chardonneret.

A tiny, vividly patterned seed-eating bird whose red face and yellow wing bands stand out against thistle stems.

Full entry for chardonneret: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chardonneret

On a entendu le chant du chardonneret ce matin.

We heard the goldfinch's song this morning.

Tips for using chardonneret

  • The final t in chardonneret is silent, and its plural chardonnerets also has a silent ending.

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