French III test 1/28/2026

What is quebec french called?

Le joual

What is La fete de saint-jean and when is it?

24 of june (juin). Saint-jean-baptiste is the head of the french speaking canadians. It celebrates the coming of the french to canada and has been celebrated since 1638

What is la poutine + facts?

Une melange de frites et de fromage cheddar. Covered in hot brown sauce that melts the cheese. Since 1950. Almost all restaurants have this

What is la ville souterraine de Montreal?

Built in 1960 and called RESO since 2004. Has 60 residential complexes and malls for 30km of tunnels. 7 train stations, banks, and hotels.

How many people go to/pass by la ville souterraine?

500.000

Who is Rene Levesque and what did he do?

He was a politician who founded the Parti Québécois. He was a journaliste and then minister under Jean Lesage.

Who was the first minister of quebec? When?

Jean Lesage in the 1960s for the Parti Québécois

What is the Revolution tranquille and when?

During 1960, the sovereignty of quebec as its own country became a debate.

Who are Felix Leclrec and Gilles Vigneault?

Singers who defended the sovereignty of Quebec

Why did Quebec cinema start developing?

Because of the SDICC who had financial realisateur like Denys Arcand

When was la Parti Quebecois founded?

1968

When was Levesque elected prime minister?

1976

What does Loi 101 do?

It was put in place to protect the french language. It forces all immigrants to go to a french school and all signs has to be in french in public and in stores.

What percent of quebec is francophone?

82%

What are referendums for?

Voting to see if Quebec should become sovereign.

What did Charles de Gaulle do?

He visited Montreal and proclaimed his support for Quebec sovereignty.

What is the name of a historic hotel in Quebec City known for architecture and rich history?

Le chateau frontenac