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canard

 

[ kษ™หˆnษ‘หrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

false report

A canard is a false or misleading piece of information, often used to deceive others. It can refer to a rumor or a fabricated story that is spread with the intent to mislead the public or to create confusion. The term can be used in various contexts, including journalism, politics, and everyday conversations. The purpose of a canard is usually to manipulate opinions or actions by presenting incorrect facts as truth.

Synonyms

deception, fabrication, hoax, lie

Examples of usage

  • The politician dismissed the canard about his personal life.
  • Media outlets are often accused of spreading canards during elections.
  • She realized that the story was a mere canard designed to incite fear.

Translations

Translations of the word "canard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคคเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entenkรผken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bebek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‡ะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaczuszka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru รถrdek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฆฌ ์ƒˆ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kachลˆรกtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaฤiatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้ธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raฤka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบkalur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏั€ะผะตะฑะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒงแƒแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrdek

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patito

Etymology

The word 'canard' comes from the French term meaning 'duck'. Its usage in the context of a false story or rumor dates back to the early 20th century. The term is thought to be related to the phrase 'canard enchaรฎnรฉ', which translates to 'chained duck', suggesting something that is restricted or trapped, similar to how a misleading story can entrap the beliefs of its audience. The use of 'canard' to refer to a fabricated report became more common during wars, where misinformation was often spread to influence public opinion. Over time, it has expanded in usage within the media and political discourse to indicate any deliberate falsehood meant to deceive others.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,621 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.