Michif

English

Alternative forms

• Mitchif, Mechif, Metchif, Metsif, Métif, Métchif, Métsif

Etymology

A variant pronunciation of the French word Métis.

Proper noun

Michif

1. 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 ⁠