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The differences in vocabulary between French and Quebecois

In addition to the differences in pronunciation, Quebecois has its own vocabulary that can sometimes be confusing for a French person from France. Here are a few examples of Quebec terms and their equivalent in French:

• "a chariot : a car
• "a chum: a boyfriend
• "a coin: a dollar
• "a convenience store: a mini-mart
• "a mosquito: a mosquito

The grammatical characteristics of Quebecois

In addition to the differences in pronunciation and vocabulary, Quebecois has its own grammatical peculiarities. For example, the pronoun "on" is often used instead of "nous" in Quebecois, as in the sentence "on va au cinéma ce soir". Also, the past tense is often replaced by the past simple, as in the sentence "j'ai mangé" which becomes "j'ai mangé".

Conclusion

Now that you have all the keys to speaking Quebecois like a real Quebecer, all you have to do is practice! Don't hesitate to watch Quebec movies and series to get a feel for the language. And who knows, maybe one day you'll come to live in Quebec and be able to speak Quebecois like a pro!

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