getting around
“Saan Yung Ano…?” : PPII Conference venues
On-campus venues:
- IGSF (Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies): 3487 Peel Street, Montreal QC H3A 1W7 (we regret to inform you that the space is not wheelchair accessible)
- Leacock Building: 855 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal QC H3A 2T7
- Thomson House: 3650 McTavish Street, Montreal QC H3A 1X9 (this venue is on a hill, so it’s definitely a bit of a hike up!)
- Arts Building: 853 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal QC H3A2T6
Off-campus venues:
- Studio 303: 372 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal QC H3B 1A2
- MAI (Montreal, arts interculturels): 3680 Jeanne Mance St, Montreal QC H2X 2K5
- Drawn & Quarterly: 211 Rue Bernard O, Montréal QC H2T 2K5
“Ano daw yun?”: Understanding basic French in Montreal
A bilingual city, you will find that both English and French circulate the streets of Montreal. Below are a few basic terms to keep note of when exploring the city!
Basics
Hello – Bonjour / Allô / Salut
Goodbye – Au revoir / Salut
Excuse me – Excusez-moi
Sorry – Pardon
Yes / No – Oui / Non
Please – S’il-vous-plait
Thank you – Merci
Sorry, I don’t speak French – Désolé, je ne parle pas français
Do you speak English? – Parlez-vous anglais?
I don’t understand – Je ne comprends pas
Indications
Entrance – Entrée
Exit – Sortie
Push / Pull – Poussez / Tirer
Convenience Store – Dépanneur
Toilets / WC – Toilettes / Salle de Bains
Right – Droite
Left – Gauche
Street – Rue
Road – Chemin
Prohibited – Interdit
Blocked – Barré
Stop – Arrêt
Open – Ouvert
Closed – Fermé
Cancelled – Annulé
Delayed – En retard
Information – Renseignements
Timetable – Horaire
Next – Prochain
Last (Previous) – Dernier
Directions
Where’s …? – Où est …?
What’s the address of…? – Quelle est l’adresse de…?
Can you write down the address, please? – Est-ce que vous pourriez écrire l’adresse s’il vous plait?
Can you show me (on the map)? – Pouvez-vous m’indiquer (sur la carte)?
I’m lost – Je suis perdu / perdue