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mackerel

/ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Traduction: Nom désignant un poisson gras de l'Atlantique ou tout poisson de la famille des scombridés, souvent consommé comme aliment.

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈmæk.ər.əl/

pluriel irrégulier

A noun referring to a type of fish, specifically a fatty Atlantic fish or any fish of the family Scombridae, often used for its flesh.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant un poisson gras de l'Atlantique ou tout poisson de la famille des scombridés, souvent consommé comme aliment.
  1. A type of fish A2 formal

    A common, often small, oily fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its rich flavor and nutritional value.

    • We grilled fresh mackerel for dinner.
    • Mackerel is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
    • The fisherman caught several mackerel this morning.

    🇫🇷Maquereau (poisson)

  2. Any fish of the Scombridae family B1 formal

    A broader term for various fish species belonging to the family Scombridae, which includes tuna and bonito.

    • The Spanish mackerel is a popular game fish.
    • Mackerel species are found in temperate and tropical seas.
    • Scientists study the migration patterns of mackerel.

    🇫🇷Maquereau (Scombridae)

    Synonymes: scombroid

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