Written by Gabriela Estrada

During the last few days of October, in the fascinating city of Quebec, everyday life starts to feel as if we've stepped into a Halloween movie.

The first thing that catches your eye in the store windows are signs with the names of cute and mysterious costumes, ranging from chauve-souris (bats) to little princesses or fée (fairies).

But the most fun and colorful part happens right at sunset, when the charming groups of adventurous children in costumes appear, striding purposefully along the brick sidewalks, ready for the classic mission of “des bonbons ou un sort” (trick-or-treat).

Today we want to enjoy the childlike charm of the French language through a list of signs and costume names seen in shop windows and on the sidewalks of this beautiful Canadian city:

Halloween Costumes in French

• Vampire (Male Vampire / Female Vampire)

• Loup-garou (Werewolf)
• Witch (Witch)
• Ghost (Ghost)
• Frankenstein's Monster (Frankenstein's Monster)
• Skeleton (Skeleton)
• Momie (Mummy)
• Zombie (Zombie)
• Pirate (Pirate)
• Fée (Fairy)
• Chevalier (Knight)
• Princesse (Princess)
• The Alien (The Alien / Alien)
• The Clown (The Clown)

Deals and Promotions (Discounts and promotions)

• Flash Sale: 50% off everything for Halloween! (Flash sale: 50% off everything for Halloween!)

Prices (Prix)

• Super price: Only $19.99 (Great price: Only $19.99)

Measures (Measures)

• Large Family Size – 2 kg (Large family size – 2 kg)

Experience French through your favorite characters!

A perfect opportunity to discover how your favorite book series are written in another language is to stop and look at the display cases. 

If you're a fan of mystery and horror stories, stop and take a look at the display cases featuring cult classic series and signs dedicated to Chucky (the Bloody Doll / the bloody doll), the sinister figure of La Nonne (The Nun / The Nun), the legendary villain Freddy Krueger, or creatures from folklore such as Le Comte Dracula and Le loup-garou or L'homme-garou (The Werewolf).

And if you're a fan of adventure and animation, you can expand your vocabulary with the store windows at Hogwarts (Hogwarts, from the Harry Potter), characters from animated films such as the Minions, Paw Patrol (Paw Patrol) and Frozen (Frozen).

This is one of the most effective ways to adapt your language to everyday life in Quebec.

From the store to home 

As night falls, the street is transformed: the houses light up, the trees shed their last autumn leaves, and classic pumpkins glow in the driveways (Halloween pumpkins) shine in the driveways.

You can really feel the festive atmosphere of the All Saints' Eves (All Saints' Eve) as the group of children walks along the sidewalk:

• On the left (On the left): A cute bat (bat) carries its bucket with enthusiasm.
• Next to (Beside her): A little witch (little witch) wearing a tall hat leads the group.
• In the center (In the center): A green dinosaur walks along, excited about his treats.
• And on the right (And on the right): A fairy (fairy) with pink wings rounds out this group of costumes.

It's a simple scene that captures the essence of fall and the magic of community life in Canada.

The Power of Linguistic Adaptation

You can learn French by following the rhythm of the seasons and local traditions, because each time of year brings with it a specific vocabulary that shapes the way we interact with our surroundings. 

Adapting linguistically to a French-speaking region like Quebec requires living life to the fullest—it’s not just about memorizing grammar rules, but about immersing yourself in the everyday life of its streets, shops, and traditional festivals.

Would you like to learn a little more about this fascinating city and the French language? At Planeta Immiland Education, we can teach you.

Learn with us

At Planeta Immiland Education, we understand that learning a language requires building the confidence to speak at the pace of the real world. That’s why we offer certified courses and conversation groups led by specialized teachers with years of experience.

Our programs include: 

• English and French courses.
• Preparation for international exams.
• Focus on academic and migration goals.
• Conversation activities to build your confidence in real-life situations.

Click on the link: Planeta Immiland Education and learn more about our academy.

If this article has inspired you to discover how to incorporate French into your daily life, share it with other students who might find it helpful. 

See you in the next blog post, where we'll continue to explore how languages can open the door to new international experiences and opportunities! 

With love,

Planeta Immiland Education