How to say I love you in Quebec?
Canadian French: je t’adore (to say I love you). Canadian French: je t’aime (to say I like you).
Why do we say my blonde?
“Ma blonde” is an expression of old French from the 17th century, just remember the song “Auprès de ma blonde” which was popular for a long time. The blonde is the girlfriend, the wife, the woman we love.
What is the nickname of Quebec?
And where is the “blue country” or the “cradle of poutine” located? These are all questions answered in the book Le Québec autre dit, published by Éditions de l’Homme, by geographer Henri Dorion and photographer Pierre Lahoud.
What does tabarnak mean?
Definition of “tabarnak”
Exclamation of astonishment, surprise or also discontent.
How do you say big kisses in Quebec?
A nice big beak. The expression give a beak is synonymous with la bise, give a kiss, give a kiss.
How to say goodbye in Quebec?
Allo: As in old French “bonjour” means more “good day” and therefore “goodbye”. So don’t be surprised if you are greeted with a hello!
Why do we say tabernacle?
In the Catholic Church, the tabernacle is the piece of furniture that houses the ciborium containing the hosts. This word has been distorted in Canadian French, to become a familiar swear word: tabarnak. The strength of the word (like many Quebec swear words) comes from its blasphemous nature.
How to say see you soon in Quebec?
For example, the expression à tantôt, whose origin dates back to the 12th century, has preserved in Quebec the old meaning of “see you soon”, “see you later”.
What language is spoken in Canada?
Canada has two official languages, French and English. Across Canada, in restaurants, on buses and in schools, you will hear other non-official languages. In fact, over 200 world languages are spoken in Canada.
How to say happy new year in Quebec?
In French Canada, especially in Quebec and Ontario, it was common in the last century to hear New Year’s greetings such as “Happy New Year, big nose!”, to which we replied “Similarly, big teeth!”
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