Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
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« cérémonie de citoyenneté — Commission des services juridiques »
- Listencérémonie de citoyenneté[seʁemɔni də sitwajɛnte]Level 6
Citizenship ceremony
The official ceremony where you take the citizenship oath and receive your certificate.
In the guidesCanadian Citizenship: Application, Test and Ceremony
- Listenchar[ʃɑʁ]Level 6
car (informal)
Used in conversation between friends, family, colleagues. In writing or at official counters, use 'voiture'. From English 'car' (despite the spelling).
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
- ListenCharte des droits[ʃaʁt de dʁwa]Level 6
Quebec Charter of Rights
Quebec's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms — protects against discrimination in hiring.
In the guidesWriting a Quebec-Style Résumé
- Listenchèque sans provision[ʃɛk sɑ̃ pʁɔvizjɔ̃]Level 6
NSF cheque (bounced cheque)
A cheque written when your account doesn't have enough money. The bank charges a fee (~$45) and the recipient often charges one too. Avoid at all costs.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listenchu[ʃy]Level 6
I am (spoken contraction)
Spoken contraction of 'je suis'. Universal in spoken Quebec. 'Chu fatigué' = I'm tired. Never written in formal text.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
Simplifiez votre vie au Québec · Simplify your life in Quebec
cérémonie de citoyenneté — Commission des services juridiques10 words
- Listencitoyenneté[sitwajɛnte]Level 6
citizenship
Canadian citizenship. 'Demander la citoyenneté' = to apply for citizenship. The status itself; the document you receive is a 'certificat de citoyenneté'.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listencitoyenneté d'origine[sitwajɛnte dɔʁiʒin]Level 6
Original citizenship
The citizenship you held before becoming Canadian — Canada allows dual citizenship.
In the guidesCanadian Citizenship: Application, Test and Ceremony
- Listenco-emprunteur[ko ɑ̃pʁœ̃tœʁ]Level 6
co-signer
A person who signs the loan with you and is equally responsible for repaying it.
In the guidesBuying a Car in Quebec: Used, New or Lease
- Listencolocation[kɔlɔkasjɔ̃]Level 6
Roommate arrangement
Sharing an apartment with roommates — each person rents a room and shares the common areas. A common first step for newcomers.
In the guidesFinding a Room to Rent in Quebec
- ListenCommission des services juridiques[kɔmisjɔ̃ de sɛʁvis ʒyʁidik]Level 6
Legal Services Commission
Quebec's agency that administers free legal aid for low-income citizens.
In the guidesFree Legal Help in Quebec: Legal Aid and Clinics
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