Definition

Noun: 1. The capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec: A major city in eastern Canada, located on the north bank of the Saint Lawrence River. 2. A historically and culturally significant French-speaking city: Known as a center of Francophone culture in North America and for its well-preserved historic district, Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec), a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America.
  • We spent a week exploring the fortifications and cobblestone streets of Quebec City.
  • The Winter Carnival is a famous annual event held in Quebec City.

Advanced Usage

• "Vieux-Québec" (Old Quebec): The historic heart of Quebec City, encompassing the Upper Town (Haute-Ville) and Lower Town (Basse-Ville).
  • Walking through Vieux-Québec feels like stepping into a European town.
• "National Capital": While Ottawa is the national capital of Canada, Quebec City is often referred to as the national capital of French language and culture in Canada.
  • The summit reinforced Quebec City's role as a national capital for Francophone affairs.

Variants and Related Words

• Québec (proper noun): The name of the province of which Quebec City is the capital. Context is needed to distinguish between the city and the province.
  • I live in the province of Québec. I live in Québec City.
• Quebecer / Québécois(e) (noun): A person from the province of Quebec or from Quebec City.
  • The Quebecers are proud of their distinct heritage.

Synonyms

• The capital of Quebec: The administrative center of the province.
• Ville de Québec: The French name for Quebec City.

Related Phrases

• Plains of Abraham (Plaines d'Abraham): A historic area within Quebec City, site of a pivotal 1759 battle.
  • The Plains of Abraham are now a large urban park.
• Château Frontenac: A famous historic hotel in Quebec City, often used as a visual symbol of the city.
  • The Château Frontenac dominates the skyline of Upper Town.

Noun

1. the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River