What is the French equivalent of Karen?

“Karène” in English Karène {pr. n.}

Do Quebecers have to learn English?

Under Bill 101, Quebec’s Charter of the French language, all permanent residents of Quebec must attend elementary and high school in French, unless the government issues them with an English-schooling eligibility certificate. “But it’s not because you say ‘I want it in English’ that [you will receive it in English].

Why do people in Quebec refuse to speak English?

You need to understand that Québec is not a bilingual province. French is the main language, and it just so happens that we now live in an era were most people from different countries happen to understand english for the most part, greatly due to the internet (it’s the same thing in europe).

Can I drink the tap water in Montreal?

While Montreal’s water is of excellent quality and is safe to drink, lead leaching from the old pipes that water runs through can contaminate it by the time it comes out of your tap. Health Canada recommendations released in March reduced the acceptable level of lead from 10 micrograms per litre of water to five.

Is everyone in Quebec bilingual?

The latest numbers show bilingualism in Canada is at an all-time high at 18 per cent, with Quebec driving the trend. The 2016 Statistics Canada census numbers show 45 per cent of people in Quebec speak both official languages, up more than two percentage points from the last census.

Can you swim in the river in Montreal?

The city of Montreal says the water is usually safe for swimming and is tested frequently. But chemicals from an industrial past linger in the sediment and heavy rains flush raw sewage into the river.

Can you survive in Quebec with English?

If You’re Just Passing Through If you’re visiting Quebec as a tourist or traveler, French is optional. But Quebecers are generally accommodating — even if you speak a moderate level of French, staff in restaurants and shops will often switch to English if they sense that you’re not comfortable in French.