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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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
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
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
Unfortunately, for the country, for his French Canadian compatriots, and for himself, he was deluded to the point of believing that the war would be his grand opportunity.
From England, Canada and the Great War by Desjardins, Louis-Georges
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