cana

This is the 8899th most frequent French word.


cana

"Cana" is not a standard French word; it may be a typo or shorthand. If referring to "cana" as in Cana of Galilee, it is a biblical place name.


In this sentence, 'cana' is used colloquially as a short form of 'canard,' meaning 'duck.'

J'ai vu un cana sur le lac.

I saw a duck on the lake.


Here, 'cana' is used metaphorically to describe someone's voice by likening it to the quack of a duck.

Il a une voix de cana enrouée.

He has a hoarse voice like a duck's.


'Cana' is employed symbolically, where the duck is a motif in storytelling signifying tranquillity.

Le cana dans cette histoire représente la paix.

The duck in this story represents peace.