SIMPLE STUFF
- Bonjour (bon-zhoor) Hello (literal translation: “Good day”)
- Bonsoir (bon-swahr) Good evening.
- Merci (mair-see) Thanks!
- De rien (duh ree-en) You’re welcome (literal translation: “of nothing”)
- S’il vous plaît (seel voo play) Please.
What does patron mean in Quebec?
Le patron de l’UDF fait monter la pression et demande l’entrée dans l’arène du Chef de l’Etat. Le Nouvel Observateur (2003) Le patron de M6 doit donner sa réponse au plus tard lundi 29 juillet. Le Nouvel Observateur (2002) Lui toujours qui vitupère le patron jusqu’au jour où il vénère l’entreprise.
How do French Canadians say goodbye?
– Je vous en prie. Goodbye. – Au revoir.
How do you say chipmunk in Quebec?
Un Suisse is, in fact, the French Canadian term for a chipmunk, while a moose is an original (as opposed to the European elk or élan). And, if you wish to keep smelling fresh, watch out for mouffettes (skunks)!
How do you say cool in French slang?
Frais/fraîche Literally, frais means ‘fresh’ and will be used to describe food, but the younger generation also uses it to describe things that they deem ‘cool’.
Is there a Canadian accent?
The way Canadian English is pronounced is close to the US accent – but it’s still utterly unique and the product of singular forces, writes Thomas Rogers. But despite some people’s skepticism there is, in fact, a unique Canadian way of speaking and, despite its subtlety, it remains remarkably resilient.
How do you say good morning in Canadian?
However, bon matin may be heard more frequently in Québécois French, the variety of French spoken in Canada. Generally speaking, bonjour is the standard method of saying “good morning.” But depending on where in the world you are, you may also be able to say bon matin!
How do you say hi in Canada?
Eh? – This is the classic Canadian term used in everyday conversation. The word can be used to end a question, say “hello” to someone at a distance, to show surprise as in you are joking, or to get a person to respond. It’s similar to the words “huh”, “right?” and “what?” commonly found in U.S. vocabulary.
