cheyenne
/ʃɛ.jɛn/
cheyenne is the French word for the Cheyenne language.
Meaning: language (name)
Did you know?
- In French, the name of the language is written in lowercase, unlike the English convention where language names are capitalized.
- If you are referring to the people themselves rather than the language, you must capitalize the word as les Cheyenne or les Cheyennes.
- Because it is treated as an adjective, if you use it to describe a plural noun, such as 'the Cheyenne traditions', you must write les traditions cheyennes.
Examples in context
- Hey, Chey, ça te dit d'aller prendre un café plus tard?Hey, Chey, do you want to go grab a coffee later?
- Le cheyenne est une langue complexe.Cheyenne is a complex language.
- Il étudie le cheyenne à l'université.He is studying Cheyenne at the university.
- Elle veut apprendre le cheyenne.She wants to learn Cheyenne.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are at a university library.
- NathanRegarde ce livre sur le cheyenne.Look at this book on Cheyenne.
- ChloéC'est passionnant, Chloé adore les langues.That's fascinating, Chloé loves languages.
- NathanTu penses que le cheyenne est difficile ?Do you think Cheyenne is difficult?
- ChloéOui, je pense que c'est très complexe.Yes, I think it is very complex.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Cheyenne.
