Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 5
3110 words · Level 5
« Charte de la langue française — école de conduite reconnue »
- ListenCharte de la langue française[ʃaʁt də la lɑ̃ɡ fʁɑ̃sɛz]Level 5
Charter of the French Language
Quebec's foundational law on the French language, also known as Bill 101 (Loi 101).
In the guidesRegistering Your Child for School in BécancourRegistering Your Child for School in BrossardRegistering Your Child for School in Gatineau
- ListenCIUSSS[se i y ɛs ɛs]Level 5
Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre
The administrative entity that groups hospitals, CLSCs, and clinics across a region of Montreal.
In the guidesFinding Healthcare in Montréal
- ListenCNESST[se ɛn ø ɛs ɛs te]Level 5
Labour standards, pay equity, health & safety board
Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail — Quebec's board that enforces labour standards.
In the guidesQuebec Labour Standards: Your Rights as an EmployeeThe Work Permit in Quebec: Process, Rights and Recourse
- Listenconduite accompagnée[kɔ̃dɥit akɔ̃paɲe]Level 5
Accompanied driving
Driving while a licensed, experienced driver sits beside you, required during the learner stage.
In the guidesFirst Driver's Licence in Quebec: Courses and Exams
- ListenCPE[se pe ø]Level 5
early-childhood centre
Centre de la petite enfance — a non-profit subsidized daycare run by a parent board; the most sought-after option.
In the guidesSubsidized Daycare in Quebec: How to Get a Spot
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
Charte de la langue française — école de conduite reconnue10 words
- Listencrédit d'impôt[kʁedi d‿ɛ̃po]Level 5
tax credit
An amount that reduces tax owed; a refundable credit can be paid to you even if you owe no tax.
In the guidesSubsidized Daycare in Quebec: How to Get a Spot
- Listendépôt d'urgence[depo dyʁʒɑ̃s]Level 5
Emergency deposit
A small cash reserve for unexpected costs in your first days — before you have opened a Canadian bank account.
In the guidesHow Much Money to Bring to Canada (and Transfer It)
- Listendéputé[depyte]Level 5
MNA (member of the National Assembly)
An elected representative who sits in Quebec's National Assembly for one riding.
In the guidesQuebec's Key Values, Explained Simply
- Listeneau d'érable[o deʁabl]Level 5
maple sap
The raw sap collected from maple trees. It is about 2% sugar and must be boiled down extensively to become syrup — which is why sugar shacks smell like smoke and caramel.
In the guidesThe sugar shack and maple season
- Listenécole de conduite reconnue[ekɔl də kɔ̃dɥit ʁəkɔny]Level 5
Recognized driving school
A driving school accredited by the SAAQ; its course is mandatory for new drivers.
In the guidesFirst Driver's Licence in Quebec: Courses and Exams
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GlossaryWeb version ↗Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.