Je suis indienne
feminine
A woman says Je suis indienne for I am Indian in French. A man says Je suis indien, without the final e.
Meaning: a woman stating her nationality (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je suis indienne | feminine |
| Je suis indien | masculine |
Use it to say you are from India, as in Je suis indienne, de Mumbai. It names the nationality and not the ethnic origin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective agrees with the speaker. Spoken, the masculine ends in a nasal vowel and the feminine has a clear n.
How do you pronounce it?
Indienne is said roughly an-dee-EN, with a nasal start.
Did you know?
- French uses indien for people from India and amérindien for Native Americans.
Examples in context
- Je suis indienne.I am Indian.
- Je suis indienne, de Delhi.I am Indian, from Delhi.
- Ma mère est indienne.My mother is Indian.
Example conversation
Priya meets Claire at a university in Lyon.
- ClaireTu viens d'où, Priya ?Where are you from, Priya?
- PriyaJe suis indienne, de Mumbai.I am Indian, from Mumbai.
- ClaireSuper, bienvenue à Lyon.Great, welcome to Lyon.
