Quebec
Quebec (name) means a province of eastern Canada, whose capital is Quebec City; also the name of that city. Example: “French is the official language of Quebec.”
Word forms
Quebecs plural
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French is the official language of _____.
Etymology
From French Québec, from Algonquin kepék ("(it) narrows"), referring to where the Saint Lawrence River narrows near Quebec City.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Quebec” mean?
The word “Quebec” means a province of eastern Canada, whose capital is Quebec City; also the name of that city.
How do you pronounce “Quebec”?
“Quebec” is pronounced kwih-BEHK (/kwɪˈbɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Quebec” in a sentence?
Here is “Quebec” used in a sentence: “French is the official language of Quebec.”
What part of speech is “Quebec”?
“Quebec” is a name.
Where does the word “Quebec” come from?
The word “Quebec” comes from French. From French Québec, from Algonquin kepék ("(it) narrows"), referring to where the Saint Lawrence River narrows near Quebec City.
Is “Quebec” a common word?
“Quebec” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Quebec and Quebec City?
Quebec is a large province in eastern Canada, while Quebec City is its capital, a specific city within the province. In everyday use, "Quebec" alone usually refers to the province unless the context points to the city.
Why is Quebec sometimes spelled Québec with an accent?
"Québec" with an accent on the first "e" reflects the French spelling, and French is the province's main and official language. In English writing, the accent is often dropped, giving "Quebec."
What does Quebec stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, "Quebec" is the code word used to represent the letter Q in radio and telephone communication. It helps speakers avoid confusion between similar-sounding letters.
What is someone from Quebec called?
A person from Quebec is called a Quebecer or Quebecker in English, and a Québécois (masculine) or Québécoise (feminine) in French. "Québécois" is also used in English to describe the province's French-speaking culture.
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