French-Canadian Slang (Joual)
What is "Chus"
What is a traditional dish from Québec, often served at hockey arena tuck shops, comprised of French fried topped with gravy and squeaky cheese curds?
Poutine
A kid who works at the local arena (ice rink).
This is one of Canada' most famous Rappers, from Toronto, aka "The Six."
Drake
In Ms Whitmarsh's home town (in the warmer parts of Canada), it can often get to be ____ degrees below celsius in the winter, and ___ degrees above celsius in the summer.
-30 degrees celsius to +40 degrees celsius
From what animal did the name of French-Canadian Slang, "Joual," get its origin?
"Cheval" (a horse)
This amber liquid comes from an érable tree, and is boiled for three days to reach the desired thickness. It is best served with pancakes or crêpes. It was originally boiled by the Indigenous in hollowed-out tree trunks.
Maple Syrup
What is a "Toque"?
A type of beanie hat with a pom-pom on the top
This singer of "One less lonely girl" was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, home of the annual Shakespeare festival. He recently did a collaboration with Tim Hortons on "TimBiebs" (Timbits)
Justin Bieber
In Canada, when you buy milk, it comes in this kind of floppy container.
Plastic Milk Bags
This is what all Québécois swearwords are named after.
Furniture in a church
This treat is often found at snack cabins halfway down ski hills, and is comprised of over-boiled maple syrup spread on snow.
A "tire-à-l'érable" (maple taffy)
These two words are the official names of the 1-dollar coin (featuring a loon bird) and the two-dollar coin in Canada.
A Loonie and a Toonie
This female country singer from Timmons, Ontario, sings "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"
Shania Twain
This famous coffee and donut chain was started and named after a Canadian professional hockey player. Today, you can find one in every town in Canada. It's affectionately known as "Timmie's"
Tim Hortons
This is how to say someone is your girlfriend in Québec (no matter what their hair colour)
Ma blonde
This small dessert tart is made at local bakeries and often comes in the flavours of maple pecan, plain, raisin, lemon, or raspberry.
A buttertart
What is a "puck"?
The rubber cylinder "ball" you use to play hockey
This singer from Napanee, Ontario, popularized the "Sk8er Boy." In French, her name means "April TheVine"
Avril Lavigne
Canada is affectionately known as "America's ___."
Hat
This fun Québécois expression means "everything is alright"
Tigidou !
This Canadian alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail is named after a Roman general, and is made of vodka (optional), hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, clam juice, tomato juice, and a twist of lime. It's served on ice, topped with a spicy rimmer, and garnished with olives, pickles, and celery.
A Caesar.
How do you say "the toilet" in Canadian?
Washroom, Bathroom, Restroom
This famous Canadian from Scarborough, Ontario, was Austin Powers AND was the voice of Shrek.
Mike Myers
What does it mean when you're wearing a "Canadian Tuxedo"?
You're wearing denim on demin (jacket and pants)