Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
5110 words · Level 6
« toé — ville étudiante »
- 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
- ListenToupie et Binou[tupi e binu]Level 6
Quebec preschool animated series
Animated preschool series on Radio-Canada — short episodes (3-5 min), simple vocabulary, very slow pacing. Excellent for absolute beginners.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- ListenTout le monde en parle[tu lə mɔ̃d ɑ̃ paʁl]Level 6
Quebec's iconic Sunday talk show
The Sunday-evening talk show on Radio-Canada — the cultural institution every Quebec public figure eventually appears on. Fast pace, multiple guests, cultural in-jokes. Following it = solid B2.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- Listentrousse d'urgence[tʁus dyʁʒɑ̃s]Level 6
Emergency kit
A pre-packed bag with supplies in case you get stranded.
In the guidesLiving through winter in Saguenay
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
toé — ville étudiante10 words
- Listentutoient[tytwa]Level 6
use 'tu' (verb form)
Verb 'tutoyer' = to address someone using 'tu'. Conjugated: je tutoie, il tutoie, nous tutoyons. The act of switching from 'vous' to 'tu'.
In the guidesFrench at work in Quebec
- ListenUniversité du Québec[y.ni.vɛʁ.si.te dy ke.bɛk]Level 6
Université du Québec network
Public university network of 10 institutions across Quebec — UQAM, UQAC, UQTR, UQO, etc.
In the guidesStudying at UQAC, ChicoutimiIndustries and Work in Saguenay
- Listenversion originale française[vɛʁsjɔ̃ ɔʁiʒinal fʁɑ̃sɛz]Level 6
French original version (V.O.F.)
V.O.F. — versions filmed originally in French. Often higher-quality French audio than dubbed versions. The label appears on Tou.tv and the cinema listings.
In the guidesPracticing French in Quebec
- Listenvignette[viɲɛt]Level 6
registration sticker
The small sticker with the registration date affixed to the plate. Police can read it from a distance to check if your registration is current.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listenville étudiante[vil etydjɑ̃t]Level 6
Student city
A city with a large student population, where universities shape daily life.
In the guidesWelcome to Sherbrooke
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GlossaryWeb version ↗Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.