French Canadian

American  

noun

1. a descendant of the early French colonists of Canada.

2. the language of the French Canadians.

3. one of a Canadian breed of small, dark-brown dairy cattle, raised chiefly in Quebec.

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French Canadian British  

noun

1. a Canadian citizen whose native language is French

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adjective

1. of or relating to French Canadians or their language

Etymology

Origin of French Canadian

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

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

I would never have put the spectacle-minded French Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve in their company — and still wouldn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

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

By this time the fur trade had almost died out, and the old French Canadian element had become but a small proportion of the population of the Mississippi valley.

From Stories of the Badger State by Thwaites, Reuben Gold