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29 words · Level 2
« baignade — quincaillerie »
- Listenbaignade[bɛɲad]Level 2
Swimming (in open water)
Swimming in a lake, river or the sea — as opposed to a pool. Quebec's swimming season runs roughly mid-June to late August.
In the guidesBeaches and Swimming in Quebec: Where to Swim in Summer
- ListenDégradé[deɡʁade]Level 2
Fade cut
A haircut that is shorter at the bottom and gradually longer toward the top — the standard men's cut in Quebec barbershops.
In the guidesHair Salons and Beauty Services in Quebec
- ListenDrapeau rouge[dʁapo ʁuʒ]Level 2
Red flag
The flag that signals swimming is prohibited — an absolute rule on Quebec beaches, never to be ignored.
In the guidesBeaches and Swimming in Quebec: Where to Swim in Summer
- ListenEffiler[efile]Level 2
Thin out
Reducing the thickness of the hair, usually at the ends — ask for this if your hair feels too heavy.
In the guidesHair Salons and Beauty Services in Quebec
- ListenGilet de sauvetage[ʒilɛ də sovtaʒ]Level 2
Life jacket
A buoyancy vest — mandatory for water activities with young children in Quebec.
In the guidesBeaches and Swimming in Quebec: Where to Swim in Summer
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
baignade — quincaillerie9 words
- Listenmèches[mɛʃ]Level 2
Highlights
Lightening strands of hair for a two-tone effect — one of the pricier salon services in Quebec.
In the guidesHair Salons and Beauty Services in Quebec
- Listenplan d'eau[plɑ̃ do]Level 2
Body of water
Any lake, river or pond — the general term for open water in Quebec.
In the guidesBeaches and Swimming in Quebec: Where to Swim in Summer
- Listenponceuses[pɔ̃søz]Level 2
Sanders
Power tools for smoothing floors or wood — a typical rental item for one-time renovation projects.
In the guidesHardware Stores and DIY in Quebec
- Listenquincaillerie[kɛ̃kajʁi]Level 2
Hardware store
A store selling tools, building materials and home-repair supplies — the Quebec word for hardware store.
In the guidesHardware Stores and DIY in Quebec
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GlossaryWeb version ↗Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.