Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
4410 words · Level 6
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- Listenlaissez-passer[lese pase]Level 6
Pass
A pre-paid ticket valid for unlimited rides during a set period.
In the guidesRTC: Public transit in Quebec CitySTTR: Public transit in Trois-Rivières
- Listenlettre de présentation[lɛtʁ də pʁezɑ̃tasjɔ̃]Level 6
Cover letter
A short personalized letter accompanying your résumé, explaining why you want the specific role.
In the guidesWriting a Quebec-Style Résumé
- ListenLinkedIn[liŋk.in]Level 6
LinkedIn (professional network)
The main professional networking platform used by recruiters and managers in Quebec.
In the guidesProfessional Networking in Quebec: LinkedIn and Events
- Listenlocataire[lɔ.ka.tɛʁ]Level 6
Tenant
The person renting — you, if you sign a bail.
In the guidesHome Insurance in QuebecQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listenloi 101[lwa sɑ̃ œ̃]Level 6
Bill 101 (Charter of the French Language)
The Quebec law requiring most immigrant children to attend French school until end of high school.
In the guidesQuebec's School System
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
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- Listenloi 96[lwa katʁə vɛ̃ sɛz]Level 6
Bill 96
The 2022 law strengthening the use of French in Quebec workplaces and services.
In the guidesWorking in Quebec Without Speaking French
- Listenm'a[ma]Level 6
I'm going to (Quebec future)
Quebec spoken future tense, contraction of 'je m'en vais'. Even shorter than 'j'va'. 'M'a t'appeler' = I'm going to call you. Highly characteristic of Quebec speech.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
- Listenmarché caché[maʁʃe kaʃe]Level 6
Hidden job market
The many jobs filled through referrals and contacts, without a public posting.
In the guidesProfessional Networking in Quebec: LinkedIn and Events
- Listenmédecin de famille[me.dsɛ̃ də fa.mij]Level 6
Family doctor
Your assigned primary-care physician — register via guichet d'accès.
In the guidesQuebec Declaration of Birth: Official Site, RAMQ, QPIPQuebec administrative vocabulary
- ListenMeetup[mitɔp]Level 6
Meetup (event platform)
In-person event platform. Search 'French Conversation Montreal' or 'French Practice' for regular gatherings — usually held at cafés or community centers, free or pay-what-you-can.
In the guidesPracticing French in Quebec
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