Sort of unrelated but what is Quebec like to live in? I ask because my wife and I may take refuge there in couple of months with the way things are going here in the states. I don’t speak French and the only language that I speak, besides English, is Spanish.
Québec is very Nice to live in. We expect immigrants to learn french, and keep religions to themselves. All religions. Catholics have it easier because of our history, but still priests dont go proletyzing un school anymore. Se are largely socialist democrats. Way left of wathever is left un thé usa. The indépendant mouvement is currently gaining ground but i dont expect it to win indépendance while Trump ils un power.
I have not yet installed the english dictionnary on my phone, so it tries to auto-corrrect everything to french. I guess someone liking it, make it a little less annoying. :)
I’m Finnish and I lived in Montréal for a short while, absolutely loved it. Didn’t speak any French when I moved there, but I took a language course meant for immigrants (I think it was the municipality that offered those courses? Didn’t cost anything as far as I can remember, but it’s been a while) and it didn’t take me all that long until I could get by with just French in most “simple” situations like stores, restaurants, what have you.
Like others have been saying Montréal is pretty much bilingual so it’s easy to get by even if you don’t speak French, but I’d definitely recommend studying French
It’s also difficult for other Canadians visiting from other providences.
Hell, it’s difficult for other Canadians when they visit us. One of my rudest interactions in the service industry was interacting with a Quebecker couple in Ontario. They were outraged that I didn’t understand French.
Try to learn French and don’t shove religious beliefs in our face. That’s about it.
Though our current government is trying to scapegoat immigrants for their own incompetence. I’ll give you that. We’re kicking them out next term however, we promise!
Yah, don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about the people, I’m talking specifically about the Quebeçois govt being super strict with immigrants they allow in. I am Quebeçois through heritage so this is not coming from any place of judgment, just how things are to get in these days sadly
Depends where. Most places around Montreal and Laval are pretty bilingual. The further you get away and eastward (3 rivières, Quebec City, etc. ) the more French it gets, even as close as 30 minutes out you might find there’s no English speaking folks at all, you will still be alright at most tourist destinations though. Not sure how it gets more westward towards Ontario.
Sort of unrelated but what is Quebec like to live in? I ask because my wife and I may take refuge there in couple of months with the way things are going here in the states. I don’t speak French and the only language that I speak, besides English, is Spanish.
Québec is very Nice to live in. We expect immigrants to learn french, and keep religions to themselves. All religions. Catholics have it easier because of our history, but still priests dont go proletyzing un school anymore. Se are largely socialist democrats. Way left of wathever is left un thé usa. The indépendant mouvement is currently gaining ground but i dont expect it to win indépendance while Trump ils un power.
Wild you type with an accent.
I like it
I have not yet installed the english dictionnary on my phone, so it tries to auto-corrrect everything to french. I guess someone liking it, make it a little less annoying. :)
I love the French Canadian accent!
I’m Finnish and I lived in Montréal for a short while, absolutely loved it. Didn’t speak any French when I moved there, but I took a language course meant for immigrants (I think it was the municipality that offered those courses? Didn’t cost anything as far as I can remember, but it’s been a while) and it didn’t take me all that long until I could get by with just French in most “simple” situations like stores, restaurants, what have you.
Like others have been saying Montréal is pretty much bilingual so it’s easy to get by even if you don’t speak French, but I’d definitely recommend studying French
Quebec is notoriously difficult for immigrants to Canada. Highly recommend heading toward Toronto or Ottawa instead
It’s also difficult for other Canadians visiting from other providences.
Hell, it’s difficult for other Canadians when they visit us. One of my rudest interactions in the service industry was interacting with a Quebecker couple in Ontario. They were outraged that I didn’t understand French.
Try to learn French and don’t shove religious beliefs in our face. That’s about it.
Though our current government is trying to scapegoat immigrants for their own incompetence. I’ll give you that. We’re kicking them out next term however, we promise!
Yah, don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about the people, I’m talking specifically about the Quebeçois govt being super strict with immigrants they allow in. I am Quebeçois through heritage so this is not coming from any place of judgment, just how things are to get in these days sadly
Ç makes an “s” sound, like in garçon. C before o makes a “k” sound.
What about Montréal?
Given it is a city in Quebec, this goes for Montreal as well
Depends where. Most places around Montreal and Laval are pretty bilingual. The further you get away and eastward (3 rivières, Quebec City, etc. ) the more French it gets, even as close as 30 minutes out you might find there’s no English speaking folks at all, you will still be alright at most tourist destinations though. Not sure how it gets more westward towards Ontario.