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Canada/Quebec slang
Convenience store (common in Quebec).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Canada/Quebec
Formality
Informal.
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Dépanneur / Dep means Convenience store (common in Quebec). It is best read as canada/quebec slang associated with Canada/Quebec.
"Dépanneur / Dep" means Convenience store (common in Quebec). In Canada/Quebec, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A corner store or convenience store. Often shortened to "dep."
French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy (a Quebec classic, now national)
A strong Quebec swear word (sacré-based profanity, like "fuck"). Use cautiously!
Silly, foolish, or lacking common sense — mild, everyday British English
Worth the money; value for money.
The situation completely changed (literally "the scene flipped")
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