French translation of garefowl is 
garefowl

Meaning of "garefowl" in English

The term "garefowl" refers to the Great Auk, a flightless bird that was native to the North Atlantic and became extinct in the mid-19th century. These birds were large, with black and white plumage and a distinctively short, robust beak. They were excellent swimmers, using their wings to propel themselves underwater in pursuit of fish. Unfortunately, garefowls were heavily hunted for their feathers, meat, and eggs, which led to their eventual extinction. The Great Auk is often remembered as an example of the impact human activities can have on wildlife.

Meaning of "garefowl" in French

In French, the word "garefowl" also designates the Grand Pingouin, known in English as the Great Auk. This bird was characterized by its impressive size and black-and-white coloration, similar to a penguin, although they are not directly related. The Grand Pingouin could not fly but was an adept swimmer and diver, using its wings much like fins to maneuver through the water. Its extinction was due to excessive hunting for various resources, highlighting the vulnerability of certain species to human exploitation and environmental changes.

Pronunciation of "garefowl" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈɡɛəfəʊl]

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant dialectical or regional variations for the pronunciation of "garefowl" in English, as it is a historical term largely used in scholarly contexts when referring to the Great Auk.

Pronunciation of "garefowl" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈɡɛəfawl]

Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, "garefowl" as a term is not commonly subject to regional pronunciation variations in French, especially since it refers to a historic species.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The garefowl was once found across the North Atlantic. (Le garefowl se trouvait autrefois dans tout l'Atlantique Nord.)
2. Scientists study the extinction of the garefowl to prevent similar losses today. (Les scientifiques étudient l'extinction du garefowl pour éviter des pertes similaires aujourd'hui.)
3. The garefowl was unable to fly but was an excellent swimmer. (Le garefowl ne pouvait pas voler mais était un excellent nageur.)
4. Many sailors relied on the garefowl as a food source during long voyages. (De nombreux marins comptaient sur le garefowl comme source de nourriture lors de longs voyages.)
5. The last known garefowl was seen in the mid-19th century. (Le dernier garefowl connu a été aperçu au milieu du XIXe siècle.)
6. Artist depictions of the garefowl can be found in many natural history museums. (Des représentations artistiques du garefowl peuvent être trouvées dans de nombreux musées d'histoire naturelle.)
7. Conservationists often use the story of the garefowl to illustrate the effects of overhunting. (Les conservationnistes utilisent souvent l'histoire du garefowl pour illustrer les effets de la surchasse.)
8. The distinct beak of the garefowl made it easy to identify. (Le bec distinct du garefowl le rendait facile à identifier.)
9. It is believed that climate changes also affected the garefowl's habitat. (On pense également que les changements climatiques ont affecté l'habitat du garefowl.)
10. The name "garefowl" derives from Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon origins. (Le nom "garefowl" dérive des origines vieux norroises et anglo-saxonnes.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "garefowl" in English

Synonyms: Great Auk

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: penguin, flightless bird, auk, albatross, dodo

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "garefowl" in French

Synonyms: Grand Pingouin

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: manchot, oiseau sans vol, pingouin, albatros, dodo

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