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canard

/kəˈnɑːd/ /kəˈnɑɹd/

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noun

Canard, canular

A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.

Examples :

"The teacher dismissed the student's story about a lost homework assignment as a canard; he knew the student had simply forgotten it. "

Le professeur a rejeté l'histoire de l'élève concernant un devoir perdu comme un canular ; il savait que l'élève l'avait simplement oublié.

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noun

Canard (type d'avion)

A type of aircraft in which the primary horizontal control and stabilization surfaces are in front of the main wing.

Examples :

"The Burt Rutan-designed VariEze is a distinctive canard known for its fuel efficiency and unique appearance. "

Le VariEze, conçu par Burt Rutan, est un canard distinctif connu pour son efficacité énergétique et son apparence unique.

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noun

Canard, empennage

Any small winglike structure on a vehicle, usually used for stabilization.

Examples :

"The experimental airplane had a small canard near its nose, which helped improve stability during flight. "

L'avion expérimental avait un petit canard près de son nez, ce qui a contribué à améliorer la stabilité en vol.

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