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:
1. A Cree dialect from northern Saskatchewan with some French borrowings.
  Synonyms: Michif Cree, Métis Cree, Northern Michif
2. A variety of French with some Cree borrowings and grammar.
  Synonyms: Michif French, Métis French
3. A true mixed language with many elements from both French and Cree.
  Synonym: French Cree

Translations

the mixed language of the Metis

French: métchif (fr) m, mitchif (fr) m
Michif: Michif

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 ⁠

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