Voyages et transports
Travel and transport
Asking directions, buying transit fares, travelling — the French of getting around.
Se déplacer
Getting aroundDemander son chemin vers une station de métro
Asking the way to a metro stationDemander une direction simple et comprendre une réponse courte.
Acheter un titre de transport à une borne
Buying a transit fare at a kioskDemander de l'aide pour utiliser une borne et acheter un titre de transport.
Héler un taxi ou commander un covoiturage
Hailing a taxi or ordering a rideshareDonner une adresse, confirmer une destination et poser une question sur le prix.
Demander son chemin
Asking for directionsDemander simplement où se trouve un lieu et comprendre une direction de base.
Utiliser le transport en commun
Using public transitDemander quel autobus ou métro prendre et combien ça coûte.
Hébergement
LodgingGares et aéroports
Stations and airportsPasser l'enregistrement et la sécurité à l'aéroport
Going through check-in and security at the airportComprendre les consignes du personnel et répondre à des questions simples à l'aéroport.
À l'aéroport
At the airportSe présenter au comptoir d'enregistrement, déposer sa valise et trouver sa porte d'embarquement.
Permis et véhicule
Licence and vehicleÉchanger son permis de conduire à la SAAQ
Exchanging your driver's licence at the SAAQMener un échange de permis simple du début à la fin : expliquer sa demande, passer le test de vision et repartir.
Immatriculer un véhicule à la SAAQ
Registering a vehicle at the SAAQImmatriculer un véhicule d'occasion du début à la fin : présenter ses documents, payer et repartir avec le certificat et la vignette.
Autres thèmes
Explore other themes
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.
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.
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.
Acheter une voiture au Québec : occasion ou neuve
Buying a Car in Quebec: Used, New or Lease
Used, new or lease: checks, real price, financing, warranty and SAAQ transfer.
Premier permis de conduire au Québec : cours et examens
First Driver's Licence in Quebec: Courses and Exams
Never held a driver's licence? Here's the full path in Quebec — mandatory driving course, learner's permit, exams and probationary licence.
Échanger son permis de conduire étranger à la SAAQ
Exchange a Foreign Driver's Licence at the SAAQ
How to exchange your foreign driver's licence for a Quebec one after you arrive, and drive in Quebec on an international licence.
Transport en commun au Québec : autobus, métro, train
Public Transit in Quebec: Bus, Metro and Train
How to use public transit in Quebec — STM, RTC, RTL, exo — fares, passes and the right habits for getting around without a car.
Prononcer les noms de lieux du Québec
Pronouncing Quebec place names
Kamouraska, Chibougamau, Pie-IX: where these names come from, what they mean, and where to hear them pronounced properly.
L'assurance auto au Québec
Car Insurance in Quebec
SAAQ for injuries, private insurer for the car — understanding the hybrid system.