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How do you say "mallard" in French?
le canard colvert
In French, "mallard" is le canard colvert.
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Pronunciation
Say kah-NAR kohl-VEHR. Canard is pronounced as before, colvert is kohl-VEHR.
Grammar notes
Le canard colvert is a masculine phrase. Colvert means 'green-necked', describing the drake's coloring.
Example sentence
Le canard colvert plonge dans l'eau.
The mallard is diving into the water.
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How to remember le canard colvert
Mallards have distinctive green heads on males. Colvert literally means green turned, referring to the metallic green neck.
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Questions about le canard colvert
How do you say "mallard" in French?
In French, "mallard" is le canard colvert. It is a noun.
Is le canard colvert masculine or feminine?
Le canard colvert is a masculine phrase. Colvert means 'green-necked', describing the drake's coloring.
How is le canard colvert used in a sentence?
Use le canard colvert as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le canard colvert plonge dans l'eau. (The mallard is diving into the water.).
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