French Canadian (also Canadien in Canadian English or in French, or Canadien français in French) refers to a nation or ethnic group of French descent that originated in Canada during the period of French colonization beginning in the 17th century. They constitute the main French-speaking population of Canada. The term may also refer to people living in Canada of any ethnic origin who're native speakers of French. During the mid-18th century, settlers born in French Canada colonized other p… (More on Canadiens)