French Canadian
Americannoun
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a descendant of the early French colonists of Canada.
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the language of the French Canadians.
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one of a Canadian breed of small, dark-brown dairy cattle, raised chiefly in Quebec.
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of French Canadian
First recorded in 1750–60
Example Sentences
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As noted by The Wrap, this was not the first time that the former president has crossed paths — politically speaking — with the French Canadian star.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2024
This gorgeous French Canadian drama opens with two orbs of light approaching the camera in a dark, nocturnal frame.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
“Recently, I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome, which affects something like one in a million people,” the French Canadian singer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2023
In December 2022, the French Canadian singer posted an emotional video on Instagram to say she had been diagnosed with SPS and would not be ready to start a European tour in February as planned.
From BBC ● May 26, 2023
He has naturally imbibed the feelings of an Englishman against Dr. McLaughlin, under the strong effort made by the English Hudson’s Bay Company to suppress and supersede the French Canadian influence in it.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry
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