English Explanatory Dictionary

Michif

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. One of the languages of the Metis people, spoken mainly in Canada. They exist along a continuum with three main types:
  2. A Cree dialect from northern Saskatchewan with some French borrowings.
  3. A variety of French with some Cree borrowings and grammar.
  4. A true mixed language with many elements from both French and Cree.

Word forms

Michif Mitchif Mechif Metchif Metsif Métif Métchif Métsif

Etymology

A variant pronunciation of the French word Métis.

Synonyms

Michif Cree Métis Cree Northern Michif Michif French Métis French French Cree

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