est du Québec
To say someone is from Quebec, the province, French uses est du Québec after the person's name or pronoun.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the demonym: Québécois for a man and Québécoise for a woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
du joins de and le, because the province name takes the masculine article. For Quebec City, drop the article and say est de Québec.
Did you know?
- The name Québec actually comes from the Algonquin word kepék, which means '(it) narrows', referring to the narrowing of the river at the cliffs.
- In Quebec, the demonym Québécois is often used not just for residents, but as a distinct cultural and linguistic identity that differs from the French people of France.
Examples in context
- Je suis de Québec.I am from Quebec.
- Mon meilleur ami est du Québec.My best friend is from Quebec.
- Le nouveau professeur est du Québec.The new teacher is from Quebec.
- Est-ce qu'il est du Québec ?Is he from Quebec?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about a new coworker.
- GabrielTu sais si Marc est du Québec ?Do you know if Marc is from Quebec?
- ManonOui, il est du Québec.Yes, he is from Quebec.
- GabrielC'est pour ça qu'il a un accent ?Is that why he has an accent?
- ManonExactement, il vient de Montréal.Exactly, he comes from Montreal.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Québec, du, est, CC BY-SA 4.0.
