justificatif
The French word for credential is justificatif.
In French, justificatif is used to refer to a document that serves as proof or evidence for a claim, such as a receipt or a certificate. While the English word 'credential' can refer to a person's qualifications or status, the French justificatif focuses more specifically on the physical or digital document used to prove a fact.
Meaning: document of authority (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of justificatif is justificatifs, which translates to 'credentials'.
Did you know?
- In France, a justificatif de domicile is a common requirement for almost any administrative task, often requiring a recent electricity bill or phone bill to prove where you live.
- The word justificatif is closely related to the verb justifier, which means 'to justify' but is also used in French to mean 'to prove' or 'to substantiate'.
- In a digital context, you might not use justificatif for your login credentials, but rather the word identifiants.
Examples in context
- Je vais chercher mon certificatI am going to fetch my credential.
- C'est juste un bout de papierIt's just a piece of paper
- Je vais obtenir mon diplôme de maîtriseI will get my master's degree
- Voici mon attestation/certificat/diplômeHere is my credential.
- As-tu une attestation?Do you have a credential?
- Quel type d'attestation cherchez-vous?What type of credential are you looking for?
- Je cherche une attestation de formation.I am looking for a training credential.
- Mais c'est juste un bout de papier!But it's just a piece of paper!
- Veuillez présenter un justificatif de domicile.Please present a proof of residence.
- J'ai besoin d'un justificatif de revenus.I need a proof of income.
- Il a fourni un justificatif d'identité.He provided a proof of identity.
Example conversation
Hugo is applying for a gym membership.
- ManonHugo, avez-vous un justificatif de domicile ?Hugo, do you have a proof of residence?
- HugoOui, j'ai une facture d'électricité ici.Yes, I have an electricity bill right here.
- ManonC'est parfait comme justificatif.That is perfect as a supporting document.
- HugoMerci, Manon.Thank you, Manon.
