Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
4810 words · Level 6
« t'es — Tou.tv »
- Listent'es[tɛ]Level 6
you are (spoken contraction)
Spoken contraction of 'tu es'. 'T'es prêt?' = are you ready? International FR also uses this casually, but it's especially universal in Quebec.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
- ListenT4[te katʁ]Level 6
T4 slip (federal income statement)
The yearly federal slip summarizing your income and federal deductions.
In the guidesUnderstanding Your Pay Stub in Quebec
- Listentabarnak[ta.baʁ.nak]Level 6
(strong sacre, from 'tabernacle')
The most iconic Quebec sacre. Strong register — equivalent to a hard English F-word in intensity. Often softened to 'tabarnouche' in family settings.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
- ListenTAL[te a ɛl]Level 6
Administrative Housing Tribunal
Tribunal administratif du logement — replaced the Régie du logement in 2020. Decides landlord-tenant disputes. Always pronounced as letters.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- ListenTandem[tɑ̃dɛm]Level 6
Tandem (language-exchange app)
The largest language-exchange app. Free tier allows text and voice messages with native speakers. Profile-matching by goals and interests.
In the guidesPracticing French in Quebec
Simplifiez votre vie au Québec · Simplify your life in Quebec
t'es — Tou.tv10 words
- Listentéléjournal[teleʒuʁnal]Level 6
evening TV news
Radio-Canada's main evening news bulletin (22h). The flagship news program in Quebec. Once you can follow it, your French is solidly B2.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- Listentélétravail[te.le.tʁa.vaj]Level 6
Remote work
Working from home — common post-pandemic; sometimes called à distance.
In the guidesHome Internet and TV in Quebec
- Listentest de citoyenneté[tɛst də sitwajɛnte]Level 6
Citizenship test
A 45-minute, online self-administered test on Canadian history, geography, politics, and values (format updated March 2026).
In the guidesCanadian Citizenship: Application, Test and Ceremony
- Listentoé[twe]Level 6
you (Quebec speech)
Quebec spoken form of 'toi'. Same register as 'moé' — informal speech, not writing.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
- ListenTou.tv[tu te ve]Level 6
Tou.tv (Radio-Canada streaming)
Radio-Canada's free streaming platform. Pronounced as letters: 'tou-té-vé'. Free tier covers the bulk of Quebec series, news, documentaries; 'Tou.tv Extra' adds more for a small fee.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language LearningPracticing French in Quebec
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