nouveaux arrivants
© Centre Du Patrimoine, Ville De MontaubanFounded in 1144 by the Count of Toulouse, Montauban is a proud brick town with a tumultuous history! Let yourself be tempted by the gentle way of life typical of the south-west.
The Place Nationale, the Pont Vieux bridge, the Ingres Bourdelle museum… these are just some of the heritage treasures that give Montalban its identity. What’s more, thanks to a rich cultural programme and top-quality sports facilities, you’ll soon feel right at home in the pink Tarn-et-Garonne town.
Arcades Place Nationale @d.viet
“Une Chocolatine”: the only valid expression here for a Viennese pastry, not to be confused with bread stuffed with chocolate! ” Un plâtras”: a dish or plate full of food “Touiller”: to stir up “Un bon peu”: a certain quantity, quite substantial
“Farewell! Adiou!” Salut means hello as well as goodbye. “Un poutou”: a kiss “Avec plaisir! You’re welcome
“Fait frisquest! It’s cold! “It’s hot!”: It’s so hot! “Marcel, il tape dur aujourd’hui ! The sun is beating down hard today! “Boudu que calou aujourd’hui!” : It’s hot today!: God, it’s hot today! “Cagnas”: big heat, heatwave
Patrimoine Berges@patrickbatard 14“Bringuer”: to party “Ronquer “: to sleep “Bader”: to stand in awe of “Avoir la cagne “: to be lazy, tired “Espanter”: to impress “Mascagner”: to go about things badly and clumsily (especially DIY) “Rouméguer – être roumègue”: to grumble, to be a grumbler “Saquer”: to put up with (I can’t saquer him)
“I’ve been given a shellacking! I’ve been fined, I’ve paid too much! “Tranquilou!” Quiet ! “You’re crazy! You’re crazy!” You’re crazy! “Qu’es aquo?” (What’s that?) (a typical southern ” hein “, not a northern “hein”, otherwise we won’t understand you!): What are you saying? “Y’a pas un pélo/peloy !: There’s no one! There’s not a cat! A bag”: a plastic bag, something to put your shopping in! “Mets les affaires dans la malle”: here it’s not a suitcase but the boot of the car! “Miladiou!” Oh my God!
Villegmca Leflamand@montaubantourisme 9“Aller péter”: to go somewhere quite far from where you live, or somewhere you don’t want to go “Attention ça pègue, je pègue”: I stink” means I’m hot and sweaty! “Boudu” or “Boudu con! an expression used to express surprise or annoyance “Etre espanté”: to be impressed, amazed. “Té! interjection marking the end or beginning of a sentence. “You’ll never guess who I bumped into this morning! ” J’ai les pétoches! I’m scared!
Every year, the City of Montauban organises an evening for new arrivals in September. This year, the evening will take place at the Pavillon Sapiac on 07/11/2025. Don’t forget to contact the neighbourhood life department to receive your invitation. (0 805 805 810: freephone number)
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Médiathèque Montauban, France, 2013 by CFA architectes
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