Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
4710 words · Level 6
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- Listenpremier point d'entrée[pʁəmje pwɛ̃ dɑ̃tʁe]Level 6
First port of entry
The first place where you enter Canada, such as the airport where you land; this is where you meet customs.
In the guidesMoving Your Belongings to Canada: The List to Prepare for Customs
- Listenprofession réglementée[pʁɔfɛsjɔ̃ ʁeɡlemɑ̃te]Level 6
Regulated profession
A profession you can only practise in Quebec with a permit or authorization from its regulatory body, such as a professional order.
In the guidesFinding a Quebec Job from AbroadRecognizing Your Foreign Diplomas in Quebec
- Listenradio régionale[ʁadjo ʁeʒjɔnal]Level 6
regional radio
Local radio stations from outside Montreal — Saguenay, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord. Accents are stronger, vocabulary less standardized. Excellent for hearing Quebec's regional diversity once you're solid at B2.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- ListenRadio-Canada[ʁadjo kanada]Level 6
Radio-Canada (public broadcaster)
Quebec's public broadcaster — French equivalent of CBC, often compared to BBC for quality.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- ListenRadio-Canada Première[ʁadjo kanada pʁəmjɛʁ]Level 6
Radio-Canada First (radio)
The talk-radio station of Radio-Canada. Mostly news, current affairs, interviews. Excellent listening practice once you reach B1 — speakers are clear and pace is moderate.
In the guidesPracticing French in Quebec
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
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- Listenréalisations[ʁealizasjɔ̃]Level 6
Achievements
Concrete results from your work — not just tasks performed.
In the guidesWriting a Quebec-Style RésuméFrench at work in Quebec
- Listenrécépissé[ʁesepise]Level 6
receipt of application
The stamped acknowledgement that your application has been received. Crucial document — keep it. Different from a 'reçu' (commercial receipt).
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listenrechargeable[ʁəʃaʁʒabl]Level 6
Reloadable
Can be topped up with new credit instead of being replaced.
In the guidesRTC: Public transit in Quebec City
- Listenreconnaissance de vos diplômes[ʁə.kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s də vo di.plom]Level 6
Credential recognition
The process of having a foreign degree or diploma evaluated and equated to a Quebec credential.
In the guidesWorking at Rio Tinto in Jonquière
- ListenRelevé 1[ʁəlve œ̃]Level 6
Relevé 1 (Quebec income statement)
The yearly Quebec slip — RL-1 — summarizing income and provincial deductions.
In the guidesUnderstanding Your Pay Stub in Quebec
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GlossaryWeb version ↗Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.