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« boîtes-repas — pourboire »
- Listenboîtes-repas[bwat ʁəpa]Level 1
Meal kits
Pre-portioned ingredients with recipes delivered weekly — convenient, but compare the cost per portion against buying the same ingredients separately.
In the guidesOnline Grocery and Home Delivery in Quebec
- Listencirculaires[siʁkylɛʁ]Level 1
Weekly flyers
The weekly promotional flyers that Quebec grocery chains publish — the same deals apply online and in store.
In the guidesOnline Grocery and Home Delivery in QuebecGrocery Stores in Quebec: A Practical Guide
- Listencueillette[kœjɛt]Level 1
In-store pickup
Ordering online and picking up your groceries at the store yourself — often free or cheaper than home delivery.
In the guidesOnline Grocery and Home Delivery in Quebec
- ListenÉpiceries ethniques[episʁi ɛtnik]Level 1
Ethnic grocery stores
Stores specializing in the food of a particular country or region — the first place to look for ingredients from home.
In the guidesFinding Home-Country Ingredients in Quebec
- Listenfrais de service[fʁɛ də sɛʁvis]Level 1
Service fee
The platform commission added to your order (typically 10–20% of the subtotal). It goes to the delivery app, not to the restaurant or the driver.
In the guidesFood Delivery in Quebec
Simplifiez votre vie au Québec · Simplify your life in Quebec
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- Listenlivreurs[livʁœʁ]Level 1
Delivery drivers
The people who bring your order. In Quebec they are gig workers: they use their own vehicle, pay their own gas, and receive part of the delivery fee but not the service fee.
In the guidesFood Delivery in Quebec
- Listenmarché public[maʁʃe pyblik]Level 1
Public market
An open-air or covered market where local farmers and vendors sell fresh produce — a Quebec institution, open seasonally.
In the guidesFinding Home-Country Ingredients in Quebec
- Listenpourboire[puʁbwaʁ]Level 1
Tip
An extra amount you leave for the delivery person, expected in Quebec — typically 10–20% of the subtotal. It is a significant part of their income.
In the guidesFood Delivery in QuebecDining Out in Quebec: Culture, Tips and Codes
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