English–French

“mixed-race” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/metis/

Example

Il est métis.

He is mixed-race.

Illustration for métis (mixed-race)

How to say “mixed-race” in French

“Mixed-race” in French is métis.

One person carrying intertwined family origins from two ethnic or racial groups.

Full entry for métis: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with métis

Leur fille est métisse et parle trois langues.

Their daughter is of mixed race and speaks three languages.

Tips for using métis

  • In the general sense, lowercase métis is distinct in writing from Métis, the name used for the Indigenous people of Canada.

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