Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
4310 words · Level 6
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- Listenmentorat[mɑ̃tɔʁa]Level 6
Mentorship
A pairing with an experienced professional who guides your integration into a field.
In the guidesProfessional Networking in Quebec: LinkedIn and Events
- ListenMIFI[mi.fi]Level 6
Quebec Immigration Ministry
Ministère de l'Immigration — handles selection, francisation, integration.
In the guidesWorking at Rio Tinto in JonquièreThe CAQ, Study Permit and Student Work in QuebecPracticing French in Quebec
- Listenmise en demeure[miz ɑ̃ dəmœʁ]Level 6
Formal demand letter
A formal written demand that specifies the problem, asks for action within a reasonable deadline, and warns of legal recourse. Sent by registered mail or bailiff.
In the guidesTenant Rights in Quebec: What the Law Gives You
- ListenNIP[ɛn i pe]Level 6
PIN
Numéro d'identification personnel — the four-digit code for your debit card. Always pronounced as letters: 'enne-i-pé', not 'nip'.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listennuitte[nɥit]Level 6
night (Quebec spoken)
Quebec pronunciation of 'nuit' with audible final 't'. Heard in expressions like 'toute la nuitte' = all night long. Casual register.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
Simplifiez votre vie au Québec · Simplify your life in Quebec
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- Listenohdio.ca[odjo pwɛ̃ se a]Level 6
Radio-Canada's audio platform
Radio-Canada's free podcast and on-demand audio platform. Browser-friendly, no app required. The largest single library of Quebec audio content.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- Listenon peut se tutoyer[ɔ̃ pø sə tytwa.je]Level 6
we can switch to 'tu'
The standard Quebec phrase for proposing a switch from vous to tu. Often shortened to 'on se tutoie?'. The proposer is usually the person of higher status.
In the guidesFrench at work in Quebec
- ListenOQLF[o ky ɛl ɛf]Level 6
Quebec Board of the French Language
The government body that administers the Charter of the French Language: it handles francization of businesses, receives language complaints, and publishes the official terminology databases.
In the guidesBill 101 and the Charter of the French LanguageQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- Listenordonnance[ɔʁdɔnɑ̃s]Level 6
prescription
The written prescription. 'Faire renouveler son ordonnance' = to get a refill. The pharmacist 'exécute' (fills) the ordonnance.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listenordre antichronologique[ɔʁdʁ ɑ̃tikʁɔnɔlɔʒik]Level 6
Reverse chronological order
Most recent first, going backwards in time.
In the guidesWriting a Quebec-Style Résumé
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