Quebec French
Quebec French, also known as Québécois French, is the predominant variety of the French language spoken by Francophones in Quebec. There are several French words and expressions specific to Quebec.
- Achaler: Annoy, bother
- Bibitte: Bug (insect)
- Bienvenue: You’re welcome, no problem
- Bine: Beans
- Bobettes: Underwear
- Char: Car
- Boîte à malle: Mailbox
- Champlure: Faucet
- Dépanneur: Corner store
- Chaudron: Cooking pot
- Facture: Bill, cheque
- Foufounes: Buttocks
- Vidanges: Garbage, trash, waste
- Boucane: Smoke
- Frette: Very cold
- Laveuse: Washing machine
- Magasinage: Shopping
- Tiguidou: Great, perfect
- Maringouin: Mosquito
- Avoir de la broue dans le toupet: Be completely overwhelmed
- Avoir une montée de lait: Get mad
- Avoir son voyage: Have had enough, be frustrated
- Avoir les yeux dans la graisse de bine: Be tired, have drunk too much alcohol
- Se calmer le pompon: Calm down
- Parler à travers son chapeau: Say something wrong, not know what you’re talking about
- Se pogner le beigne: Dilly dally
- Niaiser avec le puck: Put off until later
- Cogner des clous: Be tired