French Canadians
Canadians of French heritage, predominantly from the province of Quebec.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver-Beater | Refers to the fur trade, in which French Canadians trapped beavers. | |
| Frozen Frog | Canada = Cold, French = Frog. | |
| Peasouper | Late 19th- and early 20th-century slur; refers to the fact that pea soup was a popular food among the people of Quebec. | |
| Pepper | A derivative of "Pepsi." Quebec is the only place in North America where Pepsi has traditionally outsold Coke. | |
| Pepsi | Empty from the neck up. Stereotypical soft drink of choice (considered quite insulting). Related to "Pepper." | |
| Poutine | The name of a dish of french fries, cheese curds and gravy. Popular in Montreal and other parts of eastern Canada. | |
| Queeb | French Canadians come from Quebec. | |
| Snowfrogs | French = frogs, living in Canada = snow. |