French word

canadien

Pronunciation

IPA/kanadjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCanadian

Example

Nous aimons la cuisine canadienne.

We like Canadian cuisine.

Illustration for canadien (Canadian)

More examples

Le gouvernement canadien a annoncé une mesure.

The Canadian government announced a measure.

Core concept

A person, product, or cultural feature marked by a link to Canada.

Common phrases

  • produit canadien

    Canadian product

  • hockey canadien

    Canadian hockey

Similar words

québécois: Of or relating to Quebec, its people, or things from Quebec.
francophone: Primarily French-speaking or relating to French-language culture or regions.
anglophone: Primarily English-speaking or relating to English-language culture or regions.
américain: Of or relating to the United States, its people, or things from the United States.

Definition in French

Qui vient du Canada ou qui se rapporte au Canada, notamment les personnes, la culture et les produits.

Word origin

The adjective canadien is formed from Canada with the French relational suffix -ien, historically related to Latin -ianus.

Usage tips

  • The form agrees with a feminine noun as canadienne, as in la cuisine canadienne.

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