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Because the French were very present and active during the exploration of the "New World".
The Eastern part of Northern America, not just Canada or Québec, but down to Louisiana, was even called "Nouvelle France" (New France) at the time.
Detroit was founded in 1701 by two French men, one of them gave himself the noble name of "Cadillac".
"détroit" means "straits", "sound" in French.
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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
Who immigrated to Detroit in the late 1800s?
The French are the ones who immigrated to Detroit in the early 1800s.
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.
What are some cities that start with D?
Denver and Detroit Denver, Detroit, Dusseldorf
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 Detroit French for?
"Détroit" is the French word for "narrow" (adjective) or "strait" (noun).
What things in Michigan that start with d?
· Detroit, Michigan · Dearborn, Michigan · Detroit Lions (NFL) · Detroit Pistons (NBA) · Detroit Red Wings (NHL) · Detroit Tigers (MLB)
What city in Michigan is in french?
Detroit Sault Ste. Maire
How is Detroit pronounced in french?
It is pronounced: Detwo
Where did Motown sound start?
Detroit, Michigan
When did Henry Ford start the Detroit Automobile Company?
founded on August 5, 1899, in Detroit, Michigan
How do you spell start in french?
to start is démarrer in French; a start is 'un départ / un commencement'
