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Illinois is already a French word. It is pronounced Ill-in-nwa.

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In French, Illinois is pronounced "ee-lee-noy."

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Was Illinois once the property of France?

Yes Illinois was claimed by the French until they lost the French and Indian War.


Is Illinois a french word?

"Illinois" is the modern spelling for the early French missionaries and explorers' name for the Illinois people, a name that was spelled in many different ways in the early records


Who did the French give Illinois to in 1763 after the French and Indian War?

the British


When pronunciate Illinois and there is no s sound in the back?

Illinois is French. The correct pronunciation is "illy-nwah". The current pronunciation is an English variation of the French.


How do you say 'I am from Belleville Illinois' in Spanish?

You could say "Soy de Belleville Illinois."


Why is Illinois located in the US of America?

Before the French and Indian War, Illinois was claimed by the French but they lost to the British. After the American Revolutionary War, the United States claimed the land where Illinois stands.


Who was the French Jesuit missionary who came into Illinois in 1673?

French Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored the Illinois River in 1673.


Did the US buy Illinois from the French before or after The Louisiana Purchase?

Illinois was acquired from Britain as part of the treaty ending the Revolutionary War which was before the Louisiana Purchase. The French had earlier ceded Illinois to the British with the treaty that ended the French and Indian War.


How do you pronounce Illinois?

ill-in-oy Illinois is a French word. The correct pronunciation is Ill-in-nwa.


Who were the french explorers that discovered Illinois?

Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet were French explorers who are credited with discovering Illinois in 1673. They are known for being the first Europeans to explore and map the region around present-day Illinois.


What European country once owned Illinois?

Both the French and the British owned Illinois at one point. It was part of the Ohio River Valley, which was given to the British after they won the French and Indian War (it later became part of the United States when they achieved independence from the British). You can especially see the French influence in the name of Illinois, since it is a French word.


What is origin of the Illinois state name?

As a result of the French exploration and settlement in this area, in the 18th century, Illinois was so named after the French version of the name of one tribe which thrived in the area. Thus Illinois (pronounced: /ˌɪləˈnoɪ/) is the French version of the Algonquin Indian word for "warriors" or "tribe of superior men."