It can also refer to:
* A newspaper or magazine: This is a more informal usage, often used in the phrase "canard enchaîné" which translates to "chained duck" and refers to a satirical newspaper.
* A hoax or false story: Similar to the use of the word "duck" in English, "canard" can be used to describe a fabricated or untrue story.
The context will usually make it clear which meaning of "le canard" is intended.