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    immatriculation[imatʁikylasjɔ̃]Level 6

    Business registration

    Officially registering a business with Quebec's enterprise registrar.

    In the guidesSelf-Employed in Quebec: Registering and InvoicingQuebec administrative vocabulary

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    immersion passive[imɛʁsjɔ̃ pasiv]Level 6

    passive immersion

    Exposure to a language as background — radio while cooking, TV while ironing. Less effective than active practice but compounds over time, especially for accent and rhythm.

    In the guidesPracticing French in Quebec

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    Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada[imiɡʁasjɔ̃ ʁefyʒje e sitwajɛnte kanada]Level 6

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

    The federal department that handles immigration and citizenship matters.

    In the guidesCanadian Citizenship: Application, Test and Ceremony

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    Infoman[ɛ̃fɔman]Level 6

    weekly satirical news show

    The weekly satirical news roundup on Radio-Canada. Mocks Quebec politicians and current events. Requires knowing the news of the week to catch the jokes — a B2+ test by definition.

    In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning

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    innue[i.ny]Level 6

    Innu (language and people)

    The Innu (formerly called Montagnais) are an Indigenous people of eastern Quebec and Labrador; innu-aimun is their language. Many place names on the Côte-Nord come from it.

    In the guidesPronouncing Quebec place names

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    inspection mécanique[ɛ̃spɛksjɔ̃ mekanik]Level 6

    Mechanical inspection

    A pre-purchase technical examination by a mechanic — reveals hidden issues.

    In the guidesBuying a Car in Quebec: Used, New or Lease

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    j'va[ʒva]Level 6

    I'm going (spoken contraction)

    Spoken contraction of 'je vais'. Used for going somewhere or for the future tense. 'J'va au magasin' = I'm going to the store. 'J'va t'appeler' = I'll call you.

    In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent

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    Je ne suis pas sûr de comprendre[ʒə nə sɥi pa syʁ də kɔ̃pʁɑ̃dʁ]Level 6

    'I'm not sure I follow'

    The polite Quebec phrase for asking for clarification without admitting confusion. Implies the speaker may have been unclear, not the listener slow. Universally accepted.

    In the guidesFrench at work in Quebec

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    justificatif d'adresse[ʒystifikatif dadʁɛs]Level 6

    proof of address

    Any official document showing where you live — utility bill, lease, bank statement. 'Justificatif' alone means any supporting document.

    In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary

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    justificatifs[ʒystifikatif]Level 6

    supporting documents

    Supporting documents — proofs of identity, address, income, etc. Plural is the standard usage; 'pièce justificative' = a single supporting document.

    In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary

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