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What else is better than a car and a long drive to experience and explore the long-lasting beauty of Quebec. If you’re in love with cars and driving, there are some common Quebec French you need to know about.
So, wear your seatbelt, put your foot on the accelerator and learn how to drive in French with this vocabulary list.
Common words used when Driving Cars in Quebec French
How to talk about Automotive in French
| ENGLISH | QUÉBEC FRENCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Old car | Bazou | |
| Vehicle clutch system | Clotch | |
| Gearshift lever | Bras de vitesse | |
| Wheel hubcaps | Caps de roue | |
| Dashboard | Dash | |
| Wing mirrors | Miroirs | |
| Break down | Stâler | |
| To start the engine | Starter | |
| Auto body mechanic | Entreprise de débosselage | |
| Hand brake | Brake à bras | |
| Belt | Strappe | |
| Brake | Brake | |
| Spare wheel | Tire de spare | |
| Rubber | Robeur | |
| Speed indicator | Spidomètre | |
| Starter system | Starteur | |
| Rear trunk of a car | Valise | |
| Puncture | Flat | |
| Button | Swicth | |
| Bumper | Bompeur |
Popular Quebec French expressions used when Driving Cars
Automotive - Expressions
| ENGLISH | QUÉBEC FRENCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Giving someone a drive | Donner un lift | |
| Driving a car | Chauffer un char | |
| Take the field | Faire une embardée | |
| Passing the driving license | Obtenir son permis de conduire | |
| To recharge the battery | Booster un char | |
| To do a burn-out | Faire spinner ses pneus | |
| Second hand body part | Pièce usagée | |
| The battery is down | La pile est à plat | |
| To get into a car | Embarquer dans une auto |
