numéro de facture
The English phrase "invoice number" is translated into French as numéro de facture.
This phrase refers to a unique identification number assigned to a specific bill for goods or services.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of numéro (number), de (of) and facture (invoice).
Which one should you use?
While numéro de facture is the standard form, you may encounter Réf de facture, which is an informal variation where Réf is short for référence.
How does it change in a sentence?
In written French, the abbreviation for numéro is n° (using a lowercase n and a superscript o), which you will frequently see on printed invoices as n° de facture.
Did you know?
- In English, 'facture' might sound like 'manufacture', but in French, facture comes from the Latin 'factura', meaning 'a thing made'. This links every invoice to the literal act of making or doing something.
- In French business culture, missing a numéro de facture on a professional document can lead to the invoice being legally rejected by the tax authorities.
- The word facture shares a Latin root with the English word 'facture', which refers to the quality of an artist's technique in painting or sculpture.
Examples in context
- Dernière facture : numéro 1234 . Merci de la régler dès que possible.Latest invoice: number 1234. Please settle it as soon as possible.
- Veuillez indiquer le numéro de facture sur votre virement.Please indicate the invoice number on your transfer.
- Quel est le numéro de facture ?What is the invoice number?
- Veuillez indiquer votre numéro de facture.Please indicate your invoice number.
- Je ne trouve pas le numéro de facture.I cannot find the invoice number.
Example conversation
Manon is calling customer service to ask about a payment.
- ManonBonjour, j'ai une question sur ma commande.Hello, I have a question about my order.
- HugoBien sûr, quel est votre numéro de facture ?Of course, what is your invoice number?
- ManonC'est le numéro de facture 4502.It is invoice number 4502.
- HugoMerci, je regarde votre dossier immédiatement.Thank you, I am looking at your file immediately.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, facture, numéro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
