Michif

English Alternative forms en Mitchif, en Mechif, en Metchif, en Metsif, en Métif, en Métchif, en Métsif Etymology A variant pronunciation of the French word Métis. Proper noun 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. en Michif Cree Métis Cree Northern Michif A variety of French with some Cree borrowings and grammar. en Michif French Métis French A true mixed language with many elements from both French and Cree. en French Cree Translations the mixed language of the Metis French: fr métchif m, fr mitchif m Michif: crg Michif See also crg Further reading Michif language Métis people (Canada) 1 crg crg en Languages