illinois

• Nom propre désignant un État du Midwest dans le centre-nord des États-Unis, ainsi qu'un peuple algonquien et sa langue, historiquement liés à cette région.

A proper noun referring to a Midwestern state in the north-central United States, as well as the Algonquian people and their language historically associated with that region.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Midwestern US stateA2formalamerican

   A state located in the north-central region of the United States, known for its agriculture, industry, and major city Chicago.

   Illinois (État des États-Unis)

   • Illinois is famous for its corn and soybean production.
   • Springfield is the capital city of Illinois.
   • Chicago, in Illinois, is a major cultural and economic hub.

2. Native American peopleB2formalamerican

   A member of the Algonquian-speaking Indigenous people who originally inhabited the region of present-day Illinois and parts of the Midwest.

   Illinois (peuple autochtone)

   • The Illinois people were known for their agricultural skills.
   • Historical records describe the Illinois as a confederation of tribes.
   • The Illinois traded with French explorers in the 17th century.

3. C1formalamerican

   The Algonquian language spoken by the Illinois and Miami peoples, now largely extinct.

   illinois (langue algonquienne)

   • Linguists have studied the Illinois language from historical documents.
   • The Illinois language belongs to the Algonquian family.
   • Few recordings of the Illinois language survive today.