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No matter what you achieve or wherever you are, you can’t deny that school life is the best period of human life. There are a plethora of sweet school memories that made your childhood last forever, from birthday celebrations and dating to making excuses to step out of the class and stealing lunch to charming math questions and more.
The school experiences of Quebec students are almost the same. But there is some difference in the school system—and all the vocabulary surrounding it—which is a new thing for foreigners.
Don’t worry while we’re sharing some useful Quebec words and phrases that will help you use words related to school in your day-to-day conversation.
Useful words about School in Quebec French
Quebec : School
| ENGLISH | QUÉBEC FRENCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Stapler | Brocheuse | |
| Extra time | Surtemps | |
| Bulletin board | Babillard | |
| Sharpener | Aiguisoir | |
| Baccalauréat | Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires | |
| Master's degree | Maîtrise | |
| Backpack | Sac d’école | |
| Schedule | Cédule | |
| Eraser | Efface |
Useful Quebec French expressions about School
School - Expressions
| ENGLISH | QUÉBEC FRENCH | |
|---|---|---|
| To pass an exam | Passer un examen | |
| To arrive just in time | Arriver short | |
| To succeed in school | Être une bolle | |
| To skip class | Foxer l’école | |
| Being very busy | Avoir de l’ouvrage | |
| Experiencing difficulties | Avoir de la misère | |
| To write in upper-case | Écrire en lettres carrées | |
| To sharpen a pencil | Aiguiser un crayon |
