malard
masculine
The English word 'drake' can be translated into French as malard or canard mâle.
Meaning: male duck (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| malard | masculine |
| canard mâle | masculine |
The term refers specifically to a male duck. In everyday French, the word canard is used for both male and female ducks unless a specific gender is required.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both malard and canard mâle are masculine.
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Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Drake.Hello, my name is Drake.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drake” translations and entries malard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canard, mâle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
