reproduction de clés
“Key cutting” in French is reproduction de clés.
reproduction de clés is the term used to describe the service of duplicating keys. You will often see this phrase on signs in locksmith shops. If you want to express the action of having a key remade, you can use the verbal phrase faire refaire une clé.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase reproduction de clés is literally a "reproduction of keys".
Which one should you use?
While reproduction de clés is the noun used to name the service itself, faire un double de clés is the common verbal phrase you would use when actually asking to have a key copied.
Did you know?
- For high-security keys, a reproduction de clés cannot be performed without a carte de propriété, a special authorization card that proves the requester owns the lock.
- While reproduction de clés is the technical term, using reproduction in a casual conversation about keys can make it sound as if you are discussing biological cloning or an art print.
- In France, you will often find reproduction de clés services in 'mister minute' style kiosks inside supermarkets rather than only in dedicated locksmith shops.
Examples in context
- Où puis-je faire la reproduction de mes clés ?Where can I have my keys duplicated?
- Le magasin propose la reproduction de clés.The shop offers key cutting.
- Je cherche un endroit pour la reproduction de clés.I am looking for a place for key cutting.
- Le prix pour la reproduction de clés est élevé.The price for key cutting is high.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are standing in front of a locksmith shop.
- HugoEst-ce qu'ils font la reproduction de clés ici ?Do they do key cutting here?
- ChloéOui, Hugo, c'est écrit sur la vitrine.Yes, Hugo, it is written on the window.
- HugoParfait, j'ai besoin d'un double pour ma maison.Perfect, I need a duplicate for my house.
- ChloéOn va entrer pour demander le tarif.We are going to go in to ask about the price.
