quebecois
quebecois Lexical Profile
• adjective
Relating to the Canadian province of Quebec, its people, its French-speaking culture, or the variety of French spoken there.
"The film festival featured several acclaimed Quebecois directors whose works explore contemporary life in Montreal."
• noun
A native or inhabitant of the Canadian province of Quebec, specifically one of French-Canadian descent or whose first language is French.
"Many Quebecois take immense pride in preserving their distinct linguistic heritage within North America."
The variety of the French language spoken in the Canadian province of Quebec.
"After living in Montreal for three years, she could easily understand the local idioms and pronunciation of spoken Quebecois."
Word Nuance & Usage
In Canadian English, 'Quebecois' (or 'Québécois') typically refers specifically to a French-speaking native or inhabitant of Quebec, whereas 'Quebecker' or 'Quebecer' is often preferred for any resident of the province regardless of primary language.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Canadian French 'Québécois', derived from 'Québec' (from an Algonquin word meaning 'where the river narrows') combined with the French demonymic suffix '-ois'.
Usage Trend
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