Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
4010 words · Level 6
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- 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
- Listendéclaration de naissance[deklaʁasjɔ̃ də nɛsɑ̃s]Level 6
Birth declaration
Mandatory Quebec form to officialize a baby's name — within 30 days.
In the guidesQuebec Declaration of Birth: Official Site, 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
Vivre au Québec, simplement. — Life in Quebec, made simple.
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- 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
- 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
- ListenDocument de déclaration en détail des effets personnels[dɔkymɑ̃ də deklaʁasjɔ̃ ɑ̃ detaj dez‿efɛ pɛʁsɔnɛl]Level 6
Personal Effects Accounting Document
The official name of the customs form that lists the belongings you bring when you settle in Canada.
In the guidesMoving Your Belongings to Canada: The List to Prepare for Customs
- Listenéconomique[ekɔnɔmik]Level 6
Affordable
Inexpensive; reasonable in cost.
In the guidesRTC: Public transit in Quebec City
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