canaries

• Nom propre désignant un groupe d'îles montagneuses de l'océan Atlantique au large de la côte nord-ouest de l'Afrique, formant des provinces espagnoles.

A proper noun referring to a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, which form Spanish provinces.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Canary IslandsB1formal

   A Spanish archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, known for their mountainous terrain and volcanic landscapes.

   Îles Canaries

   • We are planning a holiday to the Canaries next summer.
   • The Canaries are a popular destination for tourists seeking warm weather.
   • The capital of the Canaries is shared between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

• Petit oiseau passereau de l'Ancien Monde, généralement jaune, souvent élevé en cage ; par extension, couleur jaune vif. Désigne aussi familièrement une chanteuse ou une personne servant d'informateur ou d'appât à la police.

A noun referring to a small Old World finch, typically yellow, or a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge; also used informally for a female singer or someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.

1. Informer or DecoyB2slang

   A person who acts as an informer for the police or as a decoy to trap others.

   Indicateur ou appât

   • The gang suspected he was a canary for the authorities.
   • He sang like a canary during the interrogation.
   • The detective used a canary to catch the thief.

   Synonymesdecoyfinkinformantinformerratsnitchsquealerstool pigeonstoolietattletale

2. B2informalamerican

   A female singer, often in a popular or jazz context.

   chanteuse

   • She was the lead canary in the jazz band.
   • The club featured a talented canary every weekend.
   • He fell in love with the canary performing on stage.

   Synonymesdivasingersongbirdvocalist

3. Yellowish ColorA2formal

   A moderate yellow color with a slight greenish tint.

   Jaune canari

   • She painted the kitchen a bright canary yellow.
   • The dress was a lovely shade of canary.
   • The walls were decorated in a soft canary hue.

4. Small BirdA1formal

   Any of several small Old World finches, especially the Serinus canaria, known for its melodious song.

   Canari (oiseau)

   • The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
   • They kept a pet canary in the living room.
   • Wild canaries are native to the Canary Islands.

   Synonymesfinchsongbird