French word

chardonneret

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaʁdɔnəʁɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine noungoldfinch

Example

J'ai vu un chardonneret dans le jardin.

I saw a goldfinch in the garden.

Illustration for chardonneret (goldfinch)

More examples

On a entendu le chant du chardonneret ce matin.

We heard the goldfinch's song this morning.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • le chardonneret

    the goldfinch

  • le chant du chardonneret

    the goldfinch's song

  • un chardonneret sauvage

    a wild goldfinch

Similar words

moineau: A small brownish bird commonly seen in towns and gardens.
mésange: A small, round-bodied bird with a patterned head that often perches on branches.
pinson: A small to medium-sized bird with streaked plumage found in woods and parks.
verdier: A small bird with greenish plumage, a thick bill, and a taste for seeds.

Definition in French

Petit passereau au plumage coloré, reconnaissable à une tache rouge au visage et à des bandes jaunes sur les ailes, qui se nourrit surtout de petites graines, notamment de celles des chardons.

Word origin

The word derives from French chardon, 'thistle', plus the diminutive suffix -eret, naming a small bird connected with thistles.

Usage tips

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

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