Chabin, Mulâtre, Créole : Histoire d'un lexique colonial

In this video, we explore the history and meaning of terms like chabin, mulatto, and Creole—words widely used in colonial and postcolonial societies. Behind these everyday words lies an entire social system inherited from the colonial era, where individuals were categorized according to skin color, origins, and social status. We will see how these terms emerged, what they originally meant, how they were used in the colonies, particularly in the Caribbean and the Americas, and how their meaning has evolved over time. This video is also a reflection on language, history, and colonial memory, because the words we use today often carry a history we are unaware of. Understanding these terms also means better understanding colonial history, the racial hierarchies established during that period, and the traces they have left in contemporary societies. Please subscribe, comment, and share the video.