EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 16 MIN
#73: Ça va-tu? - 10 Québec Expressions You Didn’t Learn in School
from Let's Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott · host Dr. Natalie Amgott
If you’ve ever arrived in Québec feeling confident in your French… and then heard people speaking and thought “Attends… c’est du français ça?” — this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn 10 of the most common Québec French expressions you’ll actually hear in everyday life — whether you’re traveling, working, or chatting with Québécois friends and colleagues. From “Ça va-tu?” to “c’est pas pire” and “ben voyons!” these are the expressions that don’t always show up in traditional French classes but make a huge difference in real conversations.We’ll break them down by category so you can understand them, recognize them, and start using them with confidence.🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:How questions work in spoken Québec French (and what that little -tu really means)Common reactions and expressions to sound more natural in conversationEveryday vocabulary for shopping, food, and daily lifeKey differences between Québec French and French from FranceWhether you’re preparing for a trip to Montréal, working with Québécois colleagues, or just want to better understand different varieties of French, this episode will help you feel more confident right away.👉 Next steps:Read the full transcript + review all 10 expressions.Keep learning Québec French with more expressions.Want to go further with your Québec French? Check out my curated list of Québec French novels for intermediate + advanced learners.And if you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow/subscribe and leave a rating — it helps more intermediate French learners find the podcast
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