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How do you say are Canadian in french?

There are two main ways to say "are Canadian" in French, depending on the context:

1. "Être canadien" (formal)

* This is the literal translation and the most common way to say it.

* It means "to be Canadian."

* You can use it in any context, but it's more formal.

2. "Être du Canada" (more specific)

* This means "to be from Canada."

* It's more specific than "être canadien" because it emphasizes where you're from.

* You might use it in situations where you want to be clear that you're specifically from Canada, not just a Canadian citizen.

Examples:

* Formal: "Je suis canadien." (I am Canadian.)

* Formal: "Elle est canadienne." (She is Canadian.)

* More specific: "Nous sommes du Canada." (We are from Canada.)

* More specific: "Ils sont du Canada." (They are from Canada.)

Remember that French is gendered, so you need to use the correct form of "être" (to be) depending on the subject.

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