Le jardinage et le bricolage
Gardening and DIY
Planting, fixing, buying tools — the French of the garden and the workshop.
Le jardin
The gardenPlanter des fleurs sur le balcon
Planting flowers on the balconyAcheter des plantes, poser des questions simples et parler de ses projets de jardinage.
Apprendre à arroser les plantes
Learning to water the plantsParler des plantes, de l'arrosage et des soins simples.
Planter des légumes
Planting vegetablesParler de la plantation, des légumes et des soins du potager.
La quincaillerie
The hardware storeAutres thèmes
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Les interactions sociales
Social interactionsGreeting, getting acquainted, chatting with a neighbour — the French of everyday exchanges.
Les achats et commerces
Shopping and commerceShopping, paying, returning an item — the French of stores and customer service.
La vie professionnelle
Professional lifeThe office, meetings, networking — the French of the workplace.
Au restaurant
Dining outBooking, ordering, paying the bill — the French of dining out.
Voyages et transports
Travel and transportAsking directions, buying transit fares, travelling — the French of getting around.
Démarches et consultations
Procedures and consultationsGovernment offices, the bank, appointments — the French of official procedures.
Éducation et vie scolaire
Education and school lifeSchool, university, parent-teacher meetings — the French of school life.
Santé et urgences
Health and emergenciesThe clinic, the pharmacy, emergencies — the French of healthcare.
Le logement
HousingViewing an apartment, signing a lease, talking with the landlord — the French of housing.
La vie de famille
Family lifeHome, children, family meals — the French of everyday family life.
Les loisirs et le temps libre
Leisure and free timeParks, libraries, neighbourhood activities — the French of leisure.
Les fêtes et célébrations
Holidays and celebrationsChristmas, birthdays, neighbourhood parties — the French of celebrations.
La météo et les saisons
Weather and seasonsTalking about the weather, getting ready for winter — the French of weather.
Le sport et la forme
Sports and fitnessThe gym, team sports, outdoor activities — the French of sports.
La culture et les sorties
Culture and outingsCinema, festivals, museums — the French of cultural outings.
Le téléphone et les communications
Phone and communicationsCalling a service, leaving a message, talking online — the French of communications.
Les finances et le budget
Finances and budgetingFamily budget, accounts, payments — the French of finances.
Le bénévolat et la communauté
Volunteering and communityGetting involved, helping out, taking part in neighbourhood life — the French of volunteering.
La garde d'enfants
ChildcareDaycare, babysitting, instructions — the French of childcare.
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Jardinage sur balcon au Québec : légumes et herbes
Balcony Gardening in Quebec: Vegetables and Herbs
How to grow tomatoes, herbs and vegetables on a Quebec balcony — when to plant, how to choose the right containers and avoid beginner mistakes.

Quincailleries et bricolage au Québec
Hardware Stores and DIY in Quebec
Finding the right tools, materials and services for home maintenance and repairs in Quebec — Home Depot, Réno-Dépôt, BMR, tool rental and lease rules.


















