Talking about Money in Quebec French

Updated August 5, 2018

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You may use a few money-related words in your day-to-day life. Whether you’re a resident or a traveler in Quebec, there are chances that you will find yours talking about money.

Below is the list of some common words and phrases related to money that will help you share your thoughts with the people around you.

Useful words about Money in Quebec French

Quebec : Money

ENGLISH	QUÉBEC FRENCH
Lottery Tickets	Gratteux
Good deal	Barguine
Bill	Bill
Sale	Aubaine
Dollar	Piastre
Currency coins	Change
Extra-professional income	Side-line
Money	Sous (ou Bidous)
ATM machine	Guichet automatique
A cent coin	Sou noir
Tip	Tip
A 25-cent coin	Un trente sous

Useful Quebec French expressions about Money

Money - Expressions

ENGLISH	QUÉBEC FRENCH
It's worthless	Ça ne vaut pas cinq cents
Cash a check	Changer un chèque
It's on me!	C’est sur mon bras!
Earn a large sum of money quickly	Faire un coup d’argent
To be broke	Être cassé
Do not have money	Ne pas avoir une cenne
To be stingy	Être proche de ses cents
To have enough	En avoir plein son casque
Living on social assistance	Être sur le B.S.
Experiencing difficulties	Avoir de la misère
Save	Sauver de l’argent