Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about MononcleAI
Getting Started
What is MononcleAI?
MononcleAI is an AI-powered voice conversation partner that helps you practice Québécois French. You speak with "Mononcle Michel" — a witty AI uncle who speaks authentic Québécois French, corrects your mistakes in character, and adapts to your level automatically.
How does it work?
Tap the mic, and Mononcle Michel starts talking to you in Québécois French. You respond in French (or try your best!). He'll ask you questions, correct your mistakes, introduce new vocabulary, and keep the conversation flowing for 5 minutes. It's like having a French uncle on speed dial.
Do I need to know French to use it?
No! Mononcle automatically adapts to your level. If you're a beginner, he'll use simpler vocabulary, shorter sentences, give you choices (A or B?), and sprinkle in English when you're stuck. If you're advanced, he'll challenge you with joual, complex grammar, and rapid-fire Québécois expressions.
How does the auto-adaptive difficulty work?
MononcleAI listens to your responses in the first few exchanges and adjusts in real time — no placement tests, no settings to configure. If you answer with single words, Mononcle simplifies. If you respond with full sentences, he ramps up the complexity. It's like talking to a real person who instantly gets your level.
What topics can I talk about?
Before each session, you can pick a topic: Food & Drink, Daily Life, Hobbies, Quebec Culture, or Grammar Practice. Or choose "Surprise me" and let Mononcle pick. He draws from weather, sports, traditions, family, travel, and more.
Free Trial & Pricing
Is it free?
You get 2 free trial sessions — full 5-minute conversations with no sign-up and no credit card required. After that, subscribe from $9.99/month to continue with daily sessions.
How much does it cost?
Two plans: Monthly at $4.99 for the first month (then $14.99/month), or Annual at $9.99/month billed yearly ($119.88/year — save 33%). Both include a daily 5-minute conversation.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, cancel anytime from your profile. No questions, no hidden fees. Your access continues until the end of your billing period.
About Québécois French
What is Québécois French?
Québécois French is the variety of French spoken in Québec, Canada by over 8 million people. It has unique vocabulary (dépanneur, char, tourtière), expressions (c'est l'fun, faque, pantoute), and pronunciation patterns that differ significantly from Parisian French.
Why learn Québécois instead of standard French?
If you plan to visit, work, or live in Québec, Québécois French is what you'll actually hear. Textbook French won't prepare you for how real people speak in Montréal or Québec City. MononcleAI bridges that gap.
Will this help with standard French too?
Absolutely. The core grammar and most vocabulary are shared between Québécois and standard French. You're building real French fluency — just with a Québécois flavour that most apps ignore.
Technical
What devices does it work on?
MononcleAI works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge. You just need a microphone. No app download needed.
Why isn't the audio working?
Make sure your browser has microphone permission. Find a quiet spot — background noise can interfere. If you're on iPhone, use Safari for best results. Try refreshing the page if audio doesn't start.