Learn Canadian French (Quebecois)
Learn Canadian French fast with an app that gets you speaking in minutes. Build the confidence to chat with family and friends across Quebec, or get by easily on your travels through Canada’s eastern provinces.
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Learn to speak Canadian French like a local
Many people want to learn Quebec French to connect with Québécois family members, settle into life in Montreal or across the province, or unlock career opportunities. But most French courses teach the European French spoken in France and leave you unprepared for how French is actually spoken in Canada.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Mixing up Québécois vocabulary with standard European French
- Struggling to follow the distinctive Canadian French accent and rhythm in daily conversation
- Losing confidence because lessons don't cover the spoken French dialect you'll actually hear in Quebec
Learn Canadian French online today and start holding your own in everyday conversations.
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Three steps to learn French (Canadian) fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Canadian French.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose French (Canadian) and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Canadian French in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations across Quebec and Canada.
Why uTalk is the best French (Canadian) learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Canadian French words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Practical content covering greetings, travel, family and everyday Canadian French. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Québécois speakers, not computer voices. Hear the accent exactly as it's spoken across the province.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn French (Canadian) online — common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
J'aimerais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Bonjour.
Hello.
Oui.
Yes.
Oui merci.
Yes please.
Non.
No.
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Non merci.
No thanks.
S'il vous plaît.
Please.
Merci.
Thank you.
Merci beaucoup.
Thank you very much.
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De rien.
You’re welcome.
Deux bières, s'il vous plaît.
Two beers, please.
l'autobus
bus
le char
car
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le taxi
taxi
le train
train
la gare
railway station
l'aéroport
airport
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l'hôtel
hotel
le passeport
passport
le téléphone
telephone
Excusez-moi.
Excuse me.
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Quelle heure est-il ?
What time is it?
Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
Can you repeat that please?
Parlez plus lentement, s’il vous plaît.
Please speak more slowly.
Je ne comprends pas.
I don’t understand.
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Désolé(e).
Sorry.
Où sont les toilettes ?
Where are the toilets?
Femmes
Ladies’ Toilet
Hommes
Gents’ Toilet
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Où est la plage ?
Where is the beach?
Où est la banque ?
Where is the bank?
Combien cela coûte-t-il ?
How much does this cost?
la carte de crédit
credit card
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le guichet automatique
cash machine
Au revoir.
Goodbye.
le paracétamole
paracetamol
les clés
keys
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la carte
map
gauche
left
droite
right
un
one
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deux
two
trois
three
Where is it spoken?
Canada
Number of speakers
7,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Italic
Romance
Fun facts | French (Canadian)
- There are quite a few differences in vocabulary between European and Canadian French, such as 'blonde' for girlfriend instead of 'petite amie', 'croustilles' for crisps instead of 'chips', and 'frette' for cold instead of 'froid'.
- The expression 'lâche pas la patate' means 'don't give up' but literally translates as 'don't let go of the potato'!
- The idiomatic phrase "me prends-tu pour une valise?” - literally “do you take me for a suitcase” - means 'do you take me for a gullible person?’.
- Words related to the Catholic religion are commonly used as swear words or ’sacres' in Canadian French.
- Michif is another language spoken in Canada, created by the Métis people. It’s a mixture of French and indigenous languages such as Cree. For example ‘goodbye’ is ‘bonn apray mijii’ - ‘bon après-midi' in French.
How our Canadian French lessons work
Learning Canadian French should feel manageable from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering family, food, travel and everyday phrases used across Quebec. Lessons focus on the spoken language and Québécois accent, with directions, vocabulary and conversation you'll genuinely use, not just textbook French from France. Memory-boosting tests reinforce what you learn, and reviews adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early. Every word you hear is voiced by native speakers, so you'll copy authentic pronunciation and intonation from day one and improve quickly. Work at your own pace and follow a guided learning path, or choose for yourself what to learn and when. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact support. We're a friendly UK-based team and we're here to help.
Canadian French vs. French
Both Canadian French and European French are varieties of the same language but with key differences. Here's what you need to know.
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Key points
- Canadian French was brought to Canada by French settlers and has evolved separately from European French over the centuries.
The best-known variety, Québécois French, has preserved some older French words and expressions that have since faded in France.
It has also developed its own pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday expressions, with some influence from English through contact with English-speaking North America.
Most European French speakers can understand Canadian French with a little adjustment, and the reverse is also generally true.
- In uTalk, Canadian French is offered as its own language, so you can focus on the accent and vocabulary spoken across Quebec and Canada, rather than the European French taught in most generic courses, which uTalk also offers as French.
Canadian French and Canada's other official language
- Canadian French is spoken across Quebec and other parts of Canada, alongside English as the country's other official language.
- Whether you have connections elsewhere in Canada or simply want to explore further, uTalk also offers English (Canadian).
“We help make learning French (Canadian) easy.”
“We understand how frustrating it can be to study French for years and still feel unable to follow conversations involving Québécois-specific vocabulary or expressions. At uTalk, we believe every dialect matters, which is why we recorded native Canadian French speakers from Quebec, so you can learn the language exactly as it's spoken across the province, not just how it's taught in France.”
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Richard Howeson
uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for French (Canadian)
At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting French varieties that other apps often overlook. Our Canadian French content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and speakers of more than 140 other languages, automatically displaying translations and instructions in your device's language. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your French (Canadian) language learning journey
Maybe you have family roots in Quebec, you're relocating for work, or you simply fell in love with the accent on a trip to Canada. Canadian French has its own vocabulary, expressions and rhythm, and finding lessons that focus on it specifically, rather than on European French, can be hard.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Canadian French with First Words like bonjour and bienvenue, then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Québécois speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Work at your own pace, learn offline or online and follow a guided path or choose what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Canadian French with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and colleagues across Quebec and Canada. You’ll open up a world of possibilities.
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Explore the Romance language family
Canadian French, in common with other varieties of French, belongs to the Romance language family, alongside many other widely spoken languages descended from Latin. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: Italian, Catalan, Corsican, Galician, Jèrriais, Neapolitan, Portuguese, Romanian, Sardinian, Sicilian and Spanish.
These languages share deep historical roots and often recognisable vocabulary, so learning Canadian French can give you a head start exploring the wider Romance family.
Get StartedYour French (Canadian) questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Canadian French the same as French?
Canadian French and European French are mutually understandable, but Canadian French, especially the Québécois variety, has its own accent, slang and some unique vocabulary. In uTalk, you'll find Canadian French listed as its own language.
Is it called Canadian French or French Canadian?
Both terms are used and generally mean the same thing. 'Canadian French' usually refers to the language itself, while 'French Canadian' more often describes people or culture, though the two overlap a lot in everyday use.
How fast can I learn to speak Canadian French?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Canadian French for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Canadian French with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
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- Animals
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- Football Commentary
- Cooking
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- Directions
- Doctor
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- First Words
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- Golf
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- Ingredients
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- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Occupations
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- Prepositions
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- School
- Shopping Phrases
- Shopping Words
- Essential Phrases
- Skiing
- Social Phrases
- Sports
- Free Starter Words
- Summer Olympics
- Technology
- Time
- Timetable
- Tools
- Transport
- Travelling
- Vegetables
- Winter Olympics
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.