Éducation et vie scolaire
Education and school life
School, university, parent-teacher meetings — the French of school life.
Études supérieures
Higher educationÉcole primaire et secondaire
Primary and secondary schoolAppeler l'école pour signaler une absence
Calling the school to report an absenceAnnoncer simplement l'absence de son enfant et en donner la raison.
Inscrire son enfant à l'école
Enrolling your child in schoolMener une inscription complète du début à la fin : donner les bons documents, gérer un papier manquant et comprendre la classe d'accueil et l'école de secteur.
Une rencontre avec l'enseignant
A meeting with the teacherÉchanger brièvement avec l'enseignant sur les progrès de son enfant.
Apprentissage des langues
Language learningAutres thèmes
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Choose another situation to keep practising your Quebec French.
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.
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.
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.
The tasks where this French will help
Put these dialogues into practice in real life.

Choisir une école primaire au Québec
Choosing an Elementary School in Quebec
Choosing and enrolling your child in a Quebec elementary school: French or English public, private, enrolment deadlines and parents' rights.

Francisation Québec : cours de français gratuits
Learn French for Free with Francisation Québec
Free French courses, a financial allowance, and online registration: everything about Francisation Québec for newcomers.

Comprendre l'accent québécois
Understanding the Quebec accent
The five features that distinguish Quebec French — enough to recognize, not necessarily to imitate.

Le système scolaire du Québec
Quebec's School System
From primary to university, understanding levels and choices for your kids.

Pratiquer son français au Québec
Practicing French in Quebec
Free courses, conversation circles, apps, media — where to go and how to start to improve your French.

Le vocabulaire administratif au Québec
Quebec administrative vocabulary
The technical words you'll hear at RAMQ, SAAQ, the bank — so you're never caught off-guard.

















