tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23119620.post3458625754387350223..comments2023-11-05T04:18:31.501-06:00Comments on Overheard in Chicago: Isn't the word 'Detroit' french?Ziggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04766210772380511915noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23119620.post-64784357052557266792007-12-17T15:01:00.000-06:002007-12-17T15:01:00.000-06:00Detroit means "the strait" in French. It was part...Detroit means "the strait" in French. It was part of a French-controlled territory (that included Quebec) at one time. Lots of Detroit street names are French: St Aubin, Riopelle, Beaubien, Dequindre...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com