Michif
English
Alternative forms
- Mitchif, Mechif, Metchif, Metsif, Métif, Métchif, Métsif
Etymology
A variant pronunciation of the French word Métis.
Proper noun
Michif
- One of the languages of the Metis people, spoken mainly in Canada. They exist along a continuum with three main types:
- A Cree dialect from northern Saskatchewan with some French borrowings. Synonyms: Michif Cree, Métis Cree, Northern Michif
- A variety of French with some Cree borrowings and grammar. Synonyms: Michif French, Métis French
- A true mixed language with many elements from both French and Cree. Synonym: French Cree
Translations
the mixed language of the Metis
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See also
- Wiktionary’s coverage of Michif terms
Further reading
Michif language on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Métis people (Canada) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- ISO 639-3 code crg (SIL)
- Ethnologue entry for Michif, crg