Mulâtre (en. Mulatto)

/mylɑtʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

In some contexts, this can refer to a person of mixed ancestry.

Rose considers herself a proud mulatto woman of her origins.

Rose se considère comme une mulâtresse fière de ses origines.

Term referring to a person born from the union of a European and a Black.

In the 17th century, mulattos were often freed slaves.

Au XVIIe siècle, les mulâtres étaient souvent des esclaves affranchis.

The word comes from the Latin 'mŭlātrĭx', which means 'daughter of a slave'.

mulatto at heart

A person with a sensitivity or identity blending different cultures.

mulâtre de cœur

to be mulatto

To be of mixed origin, often used in historical contexts.

être mulâtre

mestizo

A person with ancestors from different races or ethnicities.

métis

interculturality

Coexistence and interaction between multiple cultures.

interculturalité

mixed ancestry

Family origins from different ethnicities.

ascendance mixte

A term often used to informally refer to people of mixed descent.

In our neighborhood, we like to say that we are all a bit mulatto.

Dans notre quartier, on aime dire qu'on est tous un peu mulâtres.

You who are of mixed descent, show your difference with pride.

Don’t hide, you are mulatto, and that’s a treasure!

Ne te cache pas, tu es mulâtre, et c'est une richesse !