Quebec
pronunciation
How to pronounce Quebec in British English:
UK [kwɪ'bek]
How to pronounce Quebec in American English:
US [kwɪ'bek]
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- Noun:
- the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
- the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British
Word Origin
- Quebec
- Canadian French province, from Micmac (Algonquian) /kepe:k/ "strait, narrows." Related: Quebecois (n. and adj.), from French Québecois.
Example
- 1. Voters in these places usually decide quebec 's elections .
- 2. A university in quebec , canada with incredible scenery .
- 3. Quebec produces 80 % of the world 's maple syrup .
- 4. Visitors to quebec city might think they 've somehow landed in france .
- 5. In canada quebec 's newly elected ruling party plans to bring in similar legislation .