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How do you say "duck" in French?
le canard
In French, "duck" is le canard.
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Pronunciation
Say kah-NAR, with stress on the last syllable. The final R is rolled slightly.
Grammar notes
Le canard is masculine. Its plural is les canards. Male ducks and the species in general use this word.
Example sentence
Le canard nage dans le lac.
The duck is swimming in the lake.
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How to remember le canard
Canard sounds like 'can hard'. Ducks have hard, waxy feathers that water cannot penetrate.
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Questions about le canard
How do you say "duck" in French?
In French, "duck" is le canard. It is a noun.
Is le canard masculine or feminine?
Le canard is masculine. Its plural is les canards. Male ducks and the species in general use this word.
How is le canard used in a sentence?
Use le canard as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le canard nage dans le lac. (The duck is swimming in the lake.).
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