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- Listenlaisse[lɛs]Level 4
Leash
The strap used to walk a dog — dogs must be leashed in public spaces in Quebec.
In the guidesPets in Quebec: Vet, Rules and Costs
- Listenlentilles de contact[lɑ̃tij də kɔ̃takt]Level 4
Contact lenses
Corrective lenses worn directly on the eye — prescribed by the optometrist, sold by the optician.
In the guidesOptometrist and Glasses in Quebec: Costs and Options
- Listenlettre d'admissibilité[lɛtʁ dadmisibilite]Level 4
Eligibility letter
An official letter confirming when your RAMQ coverage starts.
In the guidesRegister with RAMQ: Get Your Carte Soleil
- ListenLHJMQ[ɛl.aʃ.ʒi.ɛm.ky]Level 4
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Top developmental hockey league for ages 16–20 in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
In the guidesFestivals and Local Life in Drummondville
- Listenlocataires[lɔkatɛʁ]Level 4
Tenants
People who rent a home from a landlord.
In the guidesFinding Housing in Montreal
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
laisse — maternelle10 words
- Listenlogement temporaire[lɔʒmɑ̃ tɑ̃pɔʁɛʁ]Level 4
Temporary housing
A short-term place to live (hotel, Airbnb, furnished studio) while you search for a long-term apartment.
In the guidesYour First 48 Hours in Montreal7 Things to Do in Your First Week in Quebec
- ListenLunettes et examen de la vue[lynɛt e ɛɡzamɛ̃ də la vy]Level 4
Glasses and eye exam
Eyeglasses and an eye check-up by an optometrist.
In the guidesRegister with RAMQ: Get Your Carte Soleil
- Listenmaison d'hébergement[mɛzɔ̃ debɛʁʒəmɑ̃]Level 4
Shelter home
A protected residence for people fleeing domestic violence — addresses are kept confidential for safety.
In the guidesEmergency Shelters and Housing in Quebec
- Listenmaladies infectieuses[maladi ɛ̃fɛksjøz]Level 4
Infectious diseases
Illnesses caused by microorganisms that can spread between people.
In the guidesRegister with RAMQ: Get Your Carte Soleil
- Listenmaternelle[matɛʁnɛl]Level 4
Kindergarten
The preschool year before grade 1 — 5-year-old kindergarten is not legally mandatory but nearly all children attend it.
In the guidesChoosing an Elementary School in Quebec
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