Canadien (en. Canadian)

/kanad jɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person originating from Canada.
She is Canadian, born in Montreal.
Elle est canadienne, née à Montréal.
A member of a Canadian sports team.
The Montreal Canadiens are a famous hockey club.
Les Canadiens de Montréal sont un club de hockey célèbre.
Canadian language or culture.
Canadian French has some interesting peculiarities.
Le français canadien a des particularités intéressantes.

Etymology

Comes from the word 'Canada', which refers to the province and the country.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Canadian of origin
A person whose ancestors are Canadian.
Canadien d'origine
Canadian spirit
Concept of Canadian identity and culture.
Esprit canadien
Canadian mountain dweller
A term used to designate an inhabitant of the Canadian mountains.
Montagnard canadien

Related Words

Canada
A country that spans the North American continent.
Canada
Quebec
French-speaking province of Canada.
Québec
Ottawa
Capital of Canada.
Ottawa

Slang Meanings

Canuck
He is a true Canuck, very proud of his roots.
Il est un vrai Canuck, très fier de ses racines.
Eh
It's magnificent, eh?
C'est magnifique, eh?