Saskatchewan
/sas.ka.tʃə.wan/feminine
Saskatchewan is the French name for the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.
Meaning: Province in western Canada (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, the name is typically preceded by the feminine definite article la when used in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables and is pronounced /sas.ka.tʃə.wan/.
Did you know?
- The name 'Saskatchewan' is not actually French in origin, but is a borrowing from the Cree word 'kisiskāciwani-sīpiy', meaning 'swift-flowing river'.
- Because French is an official language of Canada, Saskatchewan appears in French on all federal government signage and documents within the province.
- While the word is spelled the same in both languages, the French pronunciation follows a strict syllable-timed rhythm unlike the stress-timed rhythm of English.
Examples in context
- On part en road trip en Saskatchewan demain!We're going on a road trip to Saskatchewan tomorrow!
- Elle habite en Saskatchewan.She lives in Saskatchewan.
- Je vais passer un mois en Saskatchewan.I am going to spend a month in Saskatchewan.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans over coffee.
- GabrielTu connais la Saskatchewan ?Do you know Saskatchewan?
- EmmaOui, j'ai visité la Saskatchewan l'an dernier.Yes, I visited Saskatchewan last year.
- GabrielC'était comment là-bas ?How was it there?
- EmmaC'était magnifique, Gabriel.It was beautiful, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “saskatchewan” translations and entries Saskatchewan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Saskatchewan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
