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    Indiens (en. Indians)

    /ɛ̃.djɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Native Americans are the native peoples of the American continent.
    Native Americans have a rich culture and history.
    Les Indiens d'Amérique ont une riche culture et histoire.
    In some contexts, refers to the inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent.
    Indians are known for their cultural diversity.
    Les Indiens sont connus pour leur diversité culturelle.
    A term that can sometimes be used pejoratively.
    It is important to use the appropriate term to respect Indians.
    Il est important d'utiliser le terme approprié pour respecter les Indiens.

    Etymology

    The word 'Indian' comes from the Latin 'Indianus', referring to the peoples of India, mistakenly used for the inhabitants of the Americas by Christopher Columbus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Native Americans
    Refers specifically to the indigenous peoples of America.
    Indiens d'Amérique
    Indians of India
    Refers to the inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent.
    Indiens d'Inde

    Related Words

    Native American
    Related to the indigenous peoples of America.
    amérindien
    Indian culture
    The set of cultural practices and traditions originating from India.
    culture indienne
    Native
    One who is originally from a place, often used to refer to indigenous peoples.
    natif

    Slang Meanings

    A term sometimes used to refer to young people from indigenous communities.
    He calls himself an Indian, he comes from the reservation.
    Il s'appelle un Indien, il vient de la réserve.
    In some areas, used informally to refer to a person living traditionally.
    He lives like an Indian, fishing and hunting.
    Il vit comme un Indien, en pêchant et chassant.