What are some Quebec expressions?
As with Standard French, there are a number of idioms and sayings that are used in Quebecois slang.
- Lache pas la patate. This sentence means “don’t give up!”
- Avoir des vers dans le cul.
- C’est de valeur!
- Il fait frette.
- J’ai la langue à terre.
- Être vite sur ses patins.
- Avoir les shakes.
- Aller aux vues.
What does gosses mean in Quebec?
Les gosses In France, a “gosse” is simply a child. But, in Québec, “les gosses” are those two things hanging between a guy’s legs. You’ll probably want to avoid asking a father in Québec how his “gosses” are doing or what their names are! You can use the word “enfants” instead.
What does Tiguidou mean?
it’s all good!
You probably won’t find the strange word tiguidou in the dictionary. This expression means “it’s all good!”
How do you swear in Quebec in French?
51 French Swear Words to Curse and Cuss Like a Local
- Putain.
- Merde.
- Bordel.
- Putain de merde / Bordel de merde / Putain de bordel de merde.
- Nom de dieu / Nom de dieu de merde.
- Ostie [Quebec]
- Tabarnak [Quebec]
- Crisse [Quebec]
What is a Gosse?
Gosse means ‘kid’ or ‘not adult’. It can be used on both girls or boys, and isn’t limited to small children.
How do you say Gosse?
Break ‘gosse’ down into sounds: [GOS] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘gosse’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen. You’ll be able to mark your mistakes quite easily.
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!
What is potato in Canadian French?
The true word for potatoes is ‘pommes de terre’. ‘Patate’ is originally only for sweet potatoes and some other species of ‘tubercules’ but not for potatoes. But ‘Patate’ is used for potatoes in french slang and can mean a lot of different thing. It can means : Potatoes.
Is Calisse a bad word?
Why “Chalice” is a Swear in Quebec Like many other Québécois French curses, calice has its origins in Roman Catholic ritual—it’s the communion chalice. As the Economist noted last fall, Quebec has a particular history of “using religious objects as swear-words.”