Conversation so far:
When did the Menominee first encounter Europeans?
In 1634, the Menominee and Ho-Chunk people witnessed the French explorer Jean Nicolet's approach and landing.
Which country were the Europeans which the Menominee first encoutered from?
The Menominee witnessed the French.
Why were the French in Wisconsin near the territory for the Menominee?
Nicolet the French Trader was attracted to Canada to participate in Champlain's plan to train young French men as explorers and traders, and Canada is near the Menominee's territory
How did the Menominee react to witnessing the French explorer Nicolet?
Nicolet became the French ambassador to the Ho-Chunk people, a neighboring tribe of the Menominee
How did the French explorers make thunder when they approached the Minominee?
As the canoe approached the shore near the Menominee, Nicolet put on a silk Chinese ceremonial robe, stood up in the middle of the canoe and shot off two pistols.
Did Nicolet fight the Menominee when they first met?
Nicolet, looking for a Northwest Passage to China, hoped to find and impress the Chinese. So, no, he did not fight the Menominee.
Did the Menominee encounter any other specific Europeans besides Nicolet the French explorer?
The Menominee also met Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix
Who was Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix in relation to the Menominee?
Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix was a French Catholic clergyman, professor, historian, author and explorer of the Menominee's land
How did Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix interact with the Menominee?
In 1721 Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix came upon the Menominee, whom he referred to as Malhomines

Question: Why did he refer to them as Malhomines?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix refer to them as Malhomines?