English–French

“pochard” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/milwɛ̃/

Example

J'ai vu un milouin sur l'étang ce matin.

I saw a pochard on the pond this morning.

Illustration for milouin (pochard)

How to say “pochard” in French

“Pochard” in French is milouin.

A pond duck that gathers with others and dips among aquatic plants near muddy shores.

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

Example sentences with milouin

Regarde ce milouin qui plonge pour chercher de la nourriture.

Look at this pochard diving in search of food.

Tips for using milouin

  • Milouin identifies a particular duck species and is chiefly useful in birding and other wildlife contexts, while ordinary speech often uses un canard when the species is irrelevant.

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