Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
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- ListenDistrict 31[distʁikt tʁɑ̃tə̃]Level 6
popular Quebec police drama
A long-running Quebec police drama on Radio-Canada (2016-2022, available on Tou.tv). Characteristic Quebec accents, urban Montreal setting. Often recommended for B1 learners — natural Quebec dialogue with strong context.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- Listendit[di] or [dit]Level 6
said
The past participle of 'dire' (to say). Standard FR: silent 't' [di]. Quebec spoken: often [dit] — 'il a dite' (heard, but never written this way).
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
- Listenéconomique[ekɔnɔmik]Level 6
Affordable
Inexpensive; reasonable in cost.
In the guidesRTC: Public transit in Quebec City
- ListenEmploi-Québec[ɑ̃.plwa ke.bɛk]Level 6
Quebec employment service
Provincial job-search and career-support service.
In the guidesBécancour Industrial-Port ParkThe Industrial Port and Industries of La BaieIndustries and Work in Saguenay
- Listenentretien d'information[ɑ̃tʁətjɛ̃ dɛ̃fɔʁmasjɔ̃]Level 6
Informational interview
A short, low-pressure meeting to learn about someone's field and path — not a job request.
In the guidesProfessional Networking in Quebec: LinkedIn and Events
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- Listenentrevue[ɑ̃.tʁə.vy]Level 6
Job interview
Quebec word for a job interview; in France the more common word is entretien.
In the guidesWorking at Rio Tinto in JonquièreSucceeding at a Job Interview in QuebecFrench at work in Quebec
- Listenévaluation comparative[evalɥasjɔ̃ kɔ̃paʁativ]Level 6
Comparative evaluation
An official MIFI document comparing your foreign diploma to Quebec equivalents.
In the guidesRecognizing Your Foreign Diplomas in Quebec
- ListenÉviction[eviksjɔ̃]Level 6
Eviction
Ending a tenancy for demolition, change of use or substantial enlargement. Always requires a prior TAL decision — you cannot be evicted by a simple landlord letter.
In the guidesTenant Rights in Quebec: What the Law Gives You
- Listenfitterez[fitʁe]Level 6
will fit (anglicism, very common in Quebec workplaces)
Quebec workplace anglicism: the verb 'fitter' (from English 'to fit'). 'Tu fittes dans l'équipe' = you fit the team. Used in conversation; in writing, the OQLF prefers 'cadrer' or 's'intégrer'.
In the guidesFrench at work in Quebec
- Listenformulaire d'inscription[fɔʁmylɛʁ dɛ̃skʁipsjɔ̃]Level 6
registration form
The application form. 'S'inscrire' = to register; the form documents the registration.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
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