Canadian French

noun

1. French spoken as a native language in Canada, especially in Quebec province, by descendants of the settlers of New France. : CanF

Canadian French

noun

1. the French language as spoken in Canada, esp in Quebec

adjective

1. denoting this language or a French-speaking Canadian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canadian French¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

She is Canadian-French and the only woman on the island who can cook any other way than frying.

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A keel-boat was generally manned by ten hands, principally Canadian French, and a patroon or master.

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A keelboat was generally manned by ten hands, principally Canadian French, and a patroon or master.

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The dread of our influence compelled her to give the Canadian French liberal institutions.

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Fannin tried the old man in Canadian French, and Hugh made signs to him, but there seemed to be no common ground of communication.

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