Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 5
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- Listenordre professionnel[ɔʁdʁ pʁɔfɛsjɔnɛl]Level 5
professional order
A body that regulates a profession in Quebec (nurses, engineers, accountants…) and issues the licence to practise.
In the guidesQuebec's Key Values, Explained Simply
- Listenoreilles de crisse[ɔʁɛj də kʁis]Level 5
crisped salt-pork slices
Slices of salt pork grilled until crisp, which curl as they cook. Not ears. The government heritage register spells it 'oreilles-de-Christ'; 'crisse' is a Quebec swear-word distortion of 'Christ'.
In the guidesThe sugar shack and maple season
- Listenpermis d'apprenti conducteur[pɛʁmi daprɑ̃ti kɔ̃dyktœʁ]Level 5
Learner's permit
The first licence stage; lets you practise driving while accompanied, before the road test.
In the guidesFirst Driver's Licence in Quebec: Courses and Exams
- Listenpermis d'épicerie[pɛʁmi depisʁi]Level 5
grocery licence
The RACJ licence that lets a grocery store or dépanneur sell beer, cider and wine — never distilled spirits. It requires the store to be genuinely food-focused.
In the guidesBuying and drinking alcohol in Quebec
- Listenpréavis[pʁeavi]Level 5
Notice of termination
Advance written notice of the end of employment, or pay in its place.
In the guidesQuebec Labour Standards: Your Rights as an Employee
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
ordre professionnel — SCHL10 words
- Listenprimauté du droit[pʁimote dy dʁwa]Level 5
rule of law
The principle that everyone, including the State and its agents, must obey the law.
In the guidesQuebec's Key Values, Explained Simply
- Listenproche aidant[pʁɔʃ ɛdɑ̃]Level 5
caregiver
A person who helps a sick, elderly or dependent relative or friend, usually without pay.
In the guidesQuebec's Key Values, Explained Simply
- ListenRendez-vous santé Québec[ʁɑ̃devu sɑ̃te kebɛk]Level 5
Quebec Health Appointment
The provincial booking platform for walk-in clinic appointments.
In the guidesFinding Healthcare in Montréal
- Listenrépertoire des loisirs[ʁepeʁtwaʁ de lwaziʁ]Level 5
Recreation program guide
The seasonal activity catalogue published by each city or borough — swimming lessons, skating, soccer, day camps, at reduced prices for residents.
In the guidesKids' Activities in Quebec: Costs and Financial Help
- ListenSCHL[ɛs.se.aʃ.ɛl]Level 5
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement — publishes the official annual rental-market report.
In the guidesFinding Housing in Saguenay
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