Santé et urgences
Health and emergencies
The clinic, the pharmacy, emergencies — the French of healthcare.
Rendez-vous médicaux
Medical appointmentsAppeler une clinique pour prendre un rendez-vous
Calling a clinic to book an appointmentTéléphoner à une clinique, demander un rendez-vous et donner ses informations de base.
Expliquer ses symptômes à un pharmacien
Explaining your symptoms to a pharmacistDécrire des symptômes simples et demander conseil à un pharmacien.
Prendre un rendez-vous médical
Making a medical appointmentAppeler une clinique pour prendre un rendez-vous simple : donner son nom et choisir une date.
Consulter le médecin
Seeing the doctorMener une consultation simple du début à la fin : décrire un symptôme clair, répondre aux questions et comprendre les conseils.
À la pharmacie
At the pharmacyDemander un produit simple à la pharmacie et comprendre la posologie de base.
Situations urgentes
Urgent situationsChez le médecin
At the doctor'sAutres 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.
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.
Le jardinage et le bricolage
Gardening and DIYPlanting, fixing, buying tools — the French of the garden and the workshop.
La garde d'enfants
ChildcareDaycare, babysitting, instructions — the French of childcare.
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Consulter un médecin au Québec : famille ou sans RDV
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How to see a doctor in Quebec: family doctor, walk-in clinics, ERs, and telehealth.

Aller chez le dentiste au Québec
Going to the Dentist in Quebec
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Pharmacie et médicaments sur ordonnance au Québec
Pharmacy and Prescription Drugs in Quebec
Quebec's public drug insurance (RAMQ), pharmacies, fees and deductibles: how to fill and pay for your prescriptions as a newcomer.

S'inscrire à la RAMQ : obtenir la carte soleil
Register with RAMQ: Get Your Carte Soleil
Register with RAMQ online or by phone and get your carte soleil, step by step. The 3-month waiting period starts the day you register — don't delay.

Santé mentale au Québec : où trouver de l'aide
Mental Health in Quebec: Where to Find Help
Understanding access to mental health care in Quebec, free resources available, how to navigate the system and where to go in a crisis.

Vaccins pour adultes nouveaux arrivants au Québec
Recommended Vaccines for Adult Newcomers in Quebec
Which vaccines to check on arrival, where to get them at the CLSC, and why to bring your vaccination record.


















