How to Say “Id” in French

pièce d'identité
/pjɛs d‿i.dɑ̃.ti.te/
The English phrase 'id' is translated into French as pièce d'identité.
pièce d'identité is used to refer to any official document used for identification, such as a passport or a driver's license.
Meaning: identification or identity documentation (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to 'piece of identity'.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun pièce is feminine, so the indefinite article used is une in the phrase une pièce d'identité.

How do you pronounce it?

/pjɛs d‿i.dɑ̃.ti.te/

Did you know?

  • In French, if you simply say une pièce, you might be referring to a coin, a room, or a theatrical play rather than an identity document.
  • In France, the term CNI is often used as shorthand for the carte nationale d'identité, which is the standard government-issued identity card.
  • The word pièce in this context is a linguistic relative of the English word 'piece', but its roots trace back to a Gaulish word for a small object.

Examples in context

  • Tom a-t-il une pièce d'identité ?
    Does Tom have an ID card?
    This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a pièce d'identité.
    Tatoeba #12246983 by Rovo, translation #12246021 by CK
  • Puis-je voir une pièce d'identité ?
    Can I see some ID?
    This sentence is useful for requesting to see a pièce d'identité.
    Tatoeba #10540571 by lbdx, translation #3329701 by CK
  • Bonjour, je voudrais retirer de l'argent et j'ai besoin de présenter ma pièce d'identité.
    Hello, I would like to withdraw some money and I need to present my ID.
  • L'accès à cette zone est réservé aux personnes munies d'une carte d'identité valide.
    Access to this area is restricted to individuals with a valid ID card.
  • Ne pars pas sans tes papiers d'identité, on ne sait jamais ce qui peut arriver.
    Don't leave without your ID, you never know what might happen.
  • Il faut montrer une pièce d'identité ?
    Do we need to show ID?
  • N'oubliez pas votre pièce d'identité.
    Don't forget your ID.
  • 1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Example conversation

At a bank entrance.

  1. Nathan

    Bonjour, il vous faut une pièce d'identité.
    Hello, you need an ID.
  2. Chloé

    Oui, j'ai ma pièce d'identité ici.
    Yes, I have my ID here.
  3. Nathan

    Parfait, merci beaucoup.
    Perfect, thank you very much.
  4. Chloé

    Je vous en prie.
    You're welcome.

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