teal

• Décrit une couleur vert-bleu sombre, entre le vert et le bleu, souvent associée au plumage du canard sarcelle.

Describes a dark greenish-blue color.

1. Color descriptionB1formal

   Describing a dark greenish-blue color, similar to the color of the teal bird's feathers.

   Sarcelle (couleur)

   • She wore a beautiful teal dress to the party.
   • The walls were painted a soft teal color.
   • He chose a teal tie to match his shirt.

   Synonymesaquablue-greencyanturquoise

• Nom désignant soit une petite cane de la famille des Anatidés, notamment la sarcelle d'hiver (Anas crecca) ou d'autres espèces proches, soit une couleur bleu-vert sombre, appelée aussi bleu sarcelle.

A noun referring to a dark greenish-blue color, or to a type of small duck found in Europe and America.

1. B1formal

   A dark greenish-blue color, often used in design and fashion.

   Sarcelle (couleur)

   • She painted her room a beautiful shade of teal.
   • The dress was a striking teal color.
   • Teal is a popular color for home decor.

   Synonymesaquablue-greencyanturquoise

2. BirdB2formal

   A small, short-necked duck found in rivers and wetlands, known for its colorful markings.

   Sarcelle

   • A teal flew over the pond this morning.
   • Teals are often seen in marshes during migration.
   • The male teal has a distinctive green patch on its head.