11 Words That Will Make You Fall in Love With Quebecois French
Over six million people in Canada, with the majority living in the province of Quebec, speak Quebec French, referred to more generally as Quebecois. The roots of the language arise from 17th- and 18th-century regional dialects of early modern France, but through the centuries, it has evolved through layers of colonial history, First Nations influences, and industrial change. Here are 11 unique words from the Quebecois language.
Cabane à Sucre
Pronounce it like this: caban-a-sucr-uh.
Tuque
Pronounce it like this: toook.
Dépanneur
Pronounce it like this: dep-pan-euhr.
Brunante
Pronounce it like this: bruh-nante.
Banc de neige
Pronounce it like this: bahnk-de-nehge.
Quétaine
Pronounce it like this: keh-tayne.
Frasil
Pronounce it like this: fra-seel.
Chialer
Pronounce it like this: shia-ley.
Char
Pronounce it like this: shaah.
Placoter
Pronounce it like this: pla-cot-eh.
Nuage
Pronounce it like this: nu-aahje.
About the author
Emily is a writer currently based in Montreal, Canada. She works with a number of online and print publications, mainly pursuing stories about arts and culture, travel, nature, and local history.
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