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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But the French Canadian singer quickly got back up and signaled to fans that she was A-OK by flashing a thumbs-up, in footage obtained by People.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
One of the pilots who died - Antoine Forest - is French Canadian.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Much of the narrative stars the fathers of bacteriophage research, Georgian Giorgi Eliava and French Canadian Félix d’Hérelle.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2024
She reached over the railing to embrace the French Canadian singer and seemingly shed tears while doing so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2024
Dick started with surprise and pity, as the little French Canadian limped forward into the room.
From Dick Randall The Young Athlete by Ellery H. Clark
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