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"Détroit" is the French word for "narrow" (adjective) or "strait" (noun).
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How do you pronounce the french word Detroit?
In French, "Detroit" is pronounced as "day-twah."
Where did the Cadillac get its name?
it is french. Cadillac's namesake is from the french founder of Detroit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit
How is French related to Detroit?
The city of Detroit was founded by a frenchmen, Antoine D'Cadillac. ---- Yes, the French first landed more or less on the spot of today's Hart Plaza, on Detroit's riverfront, in 1701.
Who immigrated to Detroit in the late 1800s?
The French are the ones who immigrated to Detroit in the early 1800s.
Who settled in Detroit french or Dutch?
The city of Detroit was initially settled by the French in 1701 under the leadership of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. The Dutch did not play a significant role in the early settlement of Detroit.
What french word for Detroit?
Détroit, it's a french word meaning "strait", Detroit (Michigan) was founded by a frenchman named Antoine de la mothe Cadillac
What city in Michigan is in french?
Detroit Sault Ste. Maire
How is Detroit pronounced in french?
It is pronounced: Detwo
What is the latin meaning of Detroit?
Detroit is a French word meaning strait, and the corresponding Latin word is Fretum (strait, sound, estuary, channel).
How do you pronounce Detroit?
/dɨˈtrɔɪt/ Dee-troyt Sorry, it's not pronounced in French there.
What city's name derives from the French word The Narrows?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Where were important battles in the French and British war?
Fort Duquenese, Quebec, Montreal and Detroit.
