French translation of quacking is 
quacking

Meaning of "quacking" in English

"Quacking" refers to the sound typically made by a duck, known as a quack. This sound is characterized by its distinctive, often loud and repetitive nature, serving as the primary vocalization of ducks. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe human sounds that resemble or mimic this noise, sometimes used humorously to refer to noisy or incomprehensible chatter. In various contexts, "quacking" can evoke a sense of nature or contribute to a playful atmosphere, depending on its use and audience.

Meaning of "quacking" in French

In French, "quacking" is similarly associated with the noise made by ducks, translated as "coin coin" or "cancanement." The word "quacking" itself remains in English within the French language but illustrates the same type of animal vocalization. It can occasionally be used in a figurative sense to describe sounds produced by people that mimic the rhythm or tone of a duck's quack, adding a comic or informal nuance to the conversation. Its use in French largely mirrors the contexts seen in English.

Pronunciation of "quacking" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkwækɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "quacking" remains fairly uniform across English dialects, with slight variations in emphasis or vowel length based on regional accents. For example, some speakers might slightly alter the vowel sounds in different English-speaking regions, but the overall pronunciation is consistent.

Pronunciation of "quacking" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [kwaking]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation of this English word often adopts a French accent, which might slightly soften the consonant sounds. While there's a standard pronunciation, the influence of a speaker's native accent can cause slight variations in how the word is articulated.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The ducks were quacking loudly by the pond.
   (Les canards faisaient un bruit de coin coin bruyant près de l'étang.)

2. I heard the quacking of ducks early in the morning.
   (J'ai entendu le cancanement des canards tôt le matin.)

3. The repetitive quacking made everyone smile.
   (Le quacking répétitif a fait sourire tout le monde.)

4. She imitated the quacking sound perfectly.
   (Elle a imité le bruit de coin coin parfaitement.)

5. The quacking of the ducks echoed in the park.
   (Le cancanement des canards résonnait dans le parc.)

6. His attempts at quacking were surprisingly accurate.
   (Ses tentatives de faire coin coin étaient étonnamment précises.)

7. The children were entertained by the quacking ducks.
   (Les enfants étaient amusés par les canards qui faisaient coin coin.)

8. Quacking filled the air as we fed the ducks.
   (Le bruit de coin coin remplissait l'air pendant que nous nourrissions les canards.)

9. The quacking interrupted our peaceful picnic.
   (Le cancanement a interrompu notre pique-nique paisible.)

10. She ended her joke with a quacking noise.
    (Elle a terminé sa blague par un bruit de coin coin.)

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

Synonyms: croaking, chattering, honking, gabbling.

Antonyms: silence, quiet, mute.

Similar Words: barking, chirping, clucking, cawing, squeaking.

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

Synonyms: cancanement, caquètement.

Antonyms: silence, calme, muet.

Similar Words: glapissement, caqueter, coin-coin.

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