Useful Quebec French Words to Use at Work

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, Useful Quebec French Words to Use at Work

You collected information, crafted an impressive resume, wrote a great cover letter, give all answers smartly, and finally got your dream job in Quebec, Kudos! In order to make your work life easy and comfortable, you must have a good command over the Quebec French language. Since you have to use this language in your daily routines and activities now, we are here to help you.

Here a look at some common Quebec French words used in the workplace!

Commonly used words at Work in Quebec French

Quebec : Work

ENGLISH	QUÉBEC FRENCH
Botching a job	Butcher
Typewriter	Dactylo
Agreement	Deal
To dismiss someone	Slacker
Meeting	Caucus
Schedule	Cédule

Popular Quebec French expressions used at Work

Work - Expressions

ENGLISH	QUÉBEC FRENCH
Get fired	Recevoir son 4 %
To be exhausted (after a long day of work)	Avoir sa journée dans le corps
Support a proposal	Seconder une motion
Lack of experience	Avoir des croûtes à manger
Benefit from employment insurance	Être sur le chômage
Increasing one's efforts for completing a task	Donner une bourrée
To face a difficulty	Frapper un nœud
Being influential	Avoir le bras long
Performing a task without being meticulousness	Tourner les coins ronds
Win-win situation	Gagnant-gagnant
Being in a compromising situation	Être dans l’eau chaude
Successfully fulfill one's mandate	Livrer la marchandise
Brag about one's success	Se péter les bretelles
Waste one's time	Se pogner le cul