Drake (en. Drake)

/dreɪk/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A male duck, often characterized by its colorful feathers.

The drake has brilliant plumage during the mating season.

Le drake a un plumage éclatant pendant la saison des amours.

In some cultures, the drake is a symbol of loyalty and fidelity.

Drakes are often used in myths to represent love.

Les drakes sont souvent utilisés dans les mythes pour représenter l'amour.

In heraldry, it can designate a dragon or a similar creature.

The family crest features a drake in a guard position.

Le blason familial présente un drake en position de garde.

From Old English 'draca', meaning 'dragon, serpent', which evolved into 'drake' to designate a male duck.

like a drake

To act in a proud or ostentatious manner.

comme un drake

let the drake lead

To allow someone to take the lead or to direct.

laisser le drake mener

duck

A common aquatic bird that can be either male or female.

canard

goose

Another type of aquatic bird, usually larger than a duck.

oie

pond

A body of water where drakes can often be seen.

étang

Refers to a person who is charismatic and attractive, inspired by the rapper Drake.

He thinks he’s a drake with all the girls around him.

Il se prend pour un drake avec toutes les filles qui l'entourent.

A term used to describe a man who is fashionable and popular.

That guy has the style of a drake.

Ce type a le style d'un drake.