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    L'indien (en. The indian)

    /lɛ̃.djɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of an indigenous ethnic group of America.
    Native Americans have a rich culture and history.
    Les indiens d'Amérique ont une riche culture et histoire.
    Person originally from India.
    There are many Indians in the local community.
    Il y a beaucoup d'indien dans la communauté locale.
    All the peoples and cultures of the Native Americans.
    The traditions of the Indians are very varied.
    Les traditions des indiens sont très variées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Indus', which refers to India.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the American Indian
    Member of the indigenous nations of the United States or Canada.
    l'indien d'Amérique
    the Plains Indian
    Indian living in the Great Plains of North America.
    l'Indien des plaines
    the Red Indian
    Outdated term to refer to Native Americans.
    l'Indien rouge

    Related Words

    indigenous
    Native person of a place.
    indigène
    heritage
    Transmission of traditions and cultures.
    héritage
    tribe
    Social group of individuals sharing a culture.
    tribu

    Slang Meanings

    Person who lives traditionally according to old customs.
    He is considered an Indian in the traditional sense.
    Il est considéré comme un indien dans le sens traditionnel.
    Term used in certain regions to refer to people of various origins.
    In the neighborhood, everyone calls him the Indian, even though he is of diverse origin.
    Dans le quartier, tout le monde l'appelle l'indien, bien qu'il soit d'origine diverse.