canadienne
Canadian (feminine form)
adjective noun kah-nah-dee-EN Rare
Origin: from Canada + -ienne (feminine suffix)
Also means
Canadian jacket
Usage Note
Canadienne is the feminine form of canadien (Canadian), used as both an adjective and a noun for a Canadian woman. It also denotes a style of sheepskin-lined jacket (une canadienne) — a warm, rugged coat associated with outdoor life. In ice hockey contexts, les Canadiennes refers to Montreal's women's hockey team, and les Canadiens to the famous men's club.
Examples
"Son amie canadienne parle français et anglais."
Natural Translation
His Canadian friend speaks French and English.
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