Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
3810 words · Level 6
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- ListenCarFax Canada[kaʁfaks kanada]Level 6
CarFax Canada (vehicle history)
The most-used vehicle history service in Canada.
In the guidesBuying a Car in Quebec: Used, New or Lease
- Listencarnet de mots[kaʁnɛ də mo]Level 6
vocabulary notebook
A small notebook (paper or app) where you note unknown words you hear. Three lines per word: the word, the context sentence, the translation. Reviewed weekly, this is the single highest-leverage learning habit.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- Listencarnet de vaccination[kaʁnɛ də vaksinasjɔ̃]Level 6
Vaccination record
A booklet or official record listing the vaccines a person has received.
In the guidesDocuments to Bring When Moving to QuebecRecommended Vaccines for Adult Newcomers in Quebec
- Listencarte d'assurance maladie[kaʁt dasyʁɑ̃s maladi]Level 6
health insurance card
The official RAMQ card. Often nicknamed 'carte soleil' (sun card) because of its yellow color. Both names are interchangeable in conversation.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listencercles de conversation[sɛʁkl də kɔ̃vɛʁsasjɔ̃]Level 6
conversation circles
Drop-in group practice sessions. Typically 90 minutes, ~10 participants, led by a volunteer facilitator. The single most cost-effective way to practice spoken French in Montreal.
In the guidesPracticing French in Quebec
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
CarFax Canada — chu10 words
- 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
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