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- Écouterassurance-emploi[asyʁɑ̃s ɑ̃plwa]Niveau 6
Employment Insurance (EI)
A federal program providing temporary benefits during job loss, illness, or parental leave (outside Quebec).
Dans les guidesL'assurance-emploi (chômage) au Québec
- Écouterasteure[as.tœʁ]Niveau 6
now (Quebec)
Spoken contraction of 'à cette heure' meaning 'now'. Heard constantly in conversation. International FR uses 'maintenant'.
Dans les guidesComprendre l'accent québécois
- Écouterattestation[atɛstasjɔ̃]Niveau 6
official certificate
An official letter or certificate confirming a status, fact, or right. Slightly more formal than a simple 'lettre' — it carries legal weight.
Dans les guidesLe vocabulaire administratif au Québec
- Écouterattestation d'affiliation[atɛstasjɔ̃ dafiljasjɔ̃]Niveau 6
Certificate of coverage
A document from your home country's social security body confirming that you are covered; RAMQ uses it under a social security agreement.
Dans les guidesDocuments à préparer avant de partir au Québec
- ÉcouterAu plaisir[o plɛziʁ]Niveau 6
('Looking forward', friendly closing)
A warmer Quebec closing meaning 'until next time' or 'looking forward'. Slightly less formal than 'Cordialement', warmer in tone. Common in colleague-to-colleague emails.
Dans les guidesLe français au travail au Québec
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
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- ÉcouterAutochtones[otɔktɔn]Niveau 6
Indigenous peoples
The generic term used by the Government of Quebec for the original peoples of the territory. It covers both the First Nations and the Inuit. Used as a noun it takes a capital A; as an adjective, lowercase.
Dans les guidesLes onze nations autochtones du Québec
- Écouteravis d'augmentation[avi dɔɡmɑ̃tasjɔ̃]Niveau 6
notice of rent increase
The legal notice the landlord must send 3 to 6 months before the lease ends. You have one month to refuse, in writing, after receiving it.
Dans les guidesLe vocabulaire administratif au Québec
- Écouterbaccalauréat[ba.ka.lo.ʁe.a]Niveau 6
Bachelor's degree
The first university degree — typically 3 years in Quebec.
Dans les guidesTravailler chez Rio Tinto à JonquièreLe système scolaire du Québec
- Écouterbail automobile[baj otomobil]Niveau 6
car lease
A contract to use a vehicle for a fixed term with monthly payments, without owning it.
Dans les guidesAcheter une voiture au Québec : occasion ou neuve
- Écouterbalado[balado]Niveau 6
Podcast (Quebec French term)
The official Quebec French word for podcast — a contraction of baladeur (Walkman) + diffusion.
Dans les guidesLes médias québécois pour apprendre le français
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