coordonnées bancaires
The English phrase 'bank details' is translated into French as coordonnées bancaires.
This phrase refers to the information needed to identify a bank account for sending or receiving money. When you need to provide your bank details to someone, you can use the verb transmettre (to transmit/provide) or donner (to give), as in transmettre ses coordonnées bancaires.
What does it mean word for word?
The word coordonnées literally means 'coordinates', which is the standard way to refer to contact or identification details in French.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France, people often use the acronym RIB (Relevé d'Identité Bancaire) to refer to the specific document or the set of bank details used for transfers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is always used in the plural because it refers to a set of multiple pieces of information (IBAN, BIC, account number, etc.).
Did you know?
- The word coordonnées shares its root with 'coordinates' used in geography and mathematics to pinpoint a precise location on a map.
- In France, the RIB is not just a phrase but a physical or digital document that is often requested as a formal proof of account ownership.
- While coordonnées means 'bank details' in a financial context, it is also the universal word for any contact information, such as a phone number, email address or home address.
Examples in context
- Veuillez me fournir vos coordonnées bancairesPlease provide me your bank details
- Envoyez-moi vos coordonnées bancaires par e-mail.Send me your bank details by email.
- J'ai oublié de noter vos coordonnées bancaires.I forgot to note down your bank details.
- Veuillez vérifier vos coordonnées bancaires avant le virement.Please check your bank details before the transfer.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking at home about a refund.
- HugoLéa, as-tu reçu l'argent du remboursement ?Léa, did you receive the refund money?
- LéaNon, je pense qu'ils ont besoin de mes coordonnées bancaires.No, I think they need my bank details.
- HugoJe peux les envoyer pour toi si tu veux.I can send them for you if you want.
- LéaMerci Hugo, c'est très gentil.Thanks Hugo, that's very kind.
