French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Duck" in French: canard
le canard
Duck in French is le canard. Plural les canards. In parks kids feed les canards; on menus magret de canard is a classic dish.
City park
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How to pronounce canard
Say it
kah-NAR
/ka.naʁ/
kah-NAR. Soft k; clear final ar.
"Duck" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le canard | the duck Default. | Default. |
| les canards | the ducks Plural. | Plural. |
| canard laqué / magret de canard | roast duck / duck breast Food. | Food. |
| cane | female duck Gendered. | Gendered. |
How to use canard in real life
- 1City park
Les enfants regardent le canard nager.
The kids watch the duck swim.
Sighting.
- 2Pond path
Il y a des canards près du banc.
There are ducks near the bench.
Plural.
- 3Bistro menu
Je prends le magret de canard.
I'll have the duck breast.
Food.
Mistakes English speakers make with canard
Incorrect: La canard est gris.
Correct: Le canard est gris.
Canard is masculine (female bird: cane).
Incorrect: Un duck dans l'étang.
Correct: Un canard dans l'étang.
Use canard.
Good to know
Canard is both the bird and a newspaper rumor (un canard). Food culture loves canard confit and magret. Feeding bread to park ducks is increasingly discouraged—check local signs.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Strolling by a lake
ChatPal
Regarde ce canard près des roseaux.
Look at that duck by the reeds.
You
Il y a un autre canard juste derrière.
There's another duck right behind.
ChatPal
Ils sont bruyants, ces canards.
These ducks are noisy.
You
On avance un peu pour les photos.
Let's move up a bit for photos.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Duck" in French
How do you say duck?
Le canard.
What is a female duck?
Une cane.
What is duck breast on a menu?
Magret de canard.
How do you pronounce canard?
kah-NAR.
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