Exploring Québécois Expressions: Energetic Language in Context

1. What is the primary function of the interjection “away” in Quebec French?

2. What role does “la” play when inserted into Quebec French sentences?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the religious swear words (les sacres) mentioned?

4. The Quebec French phrase “sac_gosh” is used to mean:

5. What common word-formation process is highlighted in Quebec French?

6. In the transcript example, which verb is shortened to “Casey”?

7. The diminutive particle “ti” is added to which word to form “c’est-ti”?

8. What is the function of the particle “tu” when placed at the end of a verb in Quebec French?

9. Which pair of sounds did the speaker note as unique to Quebec French and not used in France?

10. According to the speaker, what might Quebec French evolve into over the next century?

1. “Away” is an example of a(n) _____ used as a very energetic word in Quebec French.

2. In Quebec French, “la” often functions as an _____ point for added emphasis.

3. One religious swear (sacre) mentioned is _____, derived from the French word for “chalice.”

4. The verb “casser” is commonly shortened to _____ in Quebec French speech.

5. By adding “ti” to “c’est,” speakers form the variant _____.