No. 5,656 in French
canadien
Canadian
In a sentence
Il est canadien et parle français couramment.
He is Canadian and speaks French fluently.
In this sentence, 'canadien' is used as an adjective describing the nationality of a person.
La cuisine canadienne est connue pour ses plats riches et variés.
Canadian cuisine is known for its rich and varied dishes.
The word 'canadienne' here is the feminine form of the adjective, agreeing in gender with the noun 'cuisine'.
Les Canadiens aiment souvent les sports comme le hockey.
Canadians often enjoy sports like hockey.
Here, 'Canadiens' is used as a noun referring to the people of Canada.
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