Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
3810 words · Level 6
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- Listenconseiller[kɔ̃sɛje]Level 6
advisor
The bank employee who handles account openings and financial advice. More formal than 'préposé'; you have an appointment with a 'conseiller', not just a counter agent.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- ListenCordialement[kɔʁdjalmɑ̃]Level 6
(neutral email closing — 'Sincerely')
The default neutral closing for Quebec professional emails. Equivalent to 'Sincerely' or 'Best regards' in English. Universally appropriate.
In the guidesFrench at work in Quebec
- Listencourriel[ku.ʁjɛl]Level 6
Email
Quebec-coined word for email; in France, e-mail or mail.
In the guidesWriting a Quebec-Style RésuméSucceeding at a Job Interview in QuebecFrench at work in Quebec
- Listendeboutte[də.but]Level 6
standing (Quebec spoken)
Quebec pronunciation of 'debout' with final 't'. 'Reste deboutte' = stay standing.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
- ListenDEC[de.ø.se]Level 6
College diploma
Diplôme d'études collégiales — completed at a cégep.
In the guidesCégep de DrummondvilleWorking at Rio Tinto in JonquièreBill 101 and the Charter of the French Language
Simplifiez votre vie au Québec · Simplify your life in Quebec
conseiller — dépôt par virement10 words
- Listendéclaration de naissance[deklaʁasjɔ̃ də nɛsɑ̃s]Level 6
Birth declaration
Mandatory Quebec form to officialize a baby's name — within 30 days.
In the guidesNew Baby in Quebec: Birth Declaration, RAMQ, QPIP
- Listendélai de traitement[delɛ də tʁɛtmɑ̃]Level 6
processing time
The processing time for an application. Always check the current 'délai' on the agency's website — it changes throughout the year.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- ListenDEP[de.ø.pe]Level 6
Vocational diploma
Diplôme d'études professionnelles — vocational training certificate.
In the guidesWorking at Rio Tinto in JonquièreIndustries and Work in Saguenay
- Listendépôt direct[depo diʁɛkt]Level 6
direct deposit
Your employer deposits salary directly into your account. Set up by giving them a 'spécimen de chèque' (voided cheque) with your account number.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listendépôt par virement[depo paʁ viʁmɑ̃]Level 6
Wire-transfer deposit
Sending a deposit by bank transfer before ever visiting — the classic rental-scam scenario in Quebec. Landlords cannot legally demand a security deposit.
In the guidesHousing in Quebec: comparing cities
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