carte de bibliothèque
The French phrase for 'library card' is carte de bibliothèque.
This phrase refers to a card or document issued by a library that entitles the holder to borrow materials.
Meaning: A card or document issued by a library entitling someone to borrow materials. (noun)
Which one should you use?
While carte de bibliothèque is the standard term, you may encounter Carte d'adhérent à la bibliothèque, which specifically means 'library membership card' or the slang term Carte de bibli.
Did you know?
- In France, some libraries use a carte culturelle which acts as a single library card for multiple museums and archives in a city.
- The suffix -thèque in bibliothèque is used in other French words for collections, such as discothèque for a record library or club.
- While carte de bibliothèque is correct, a French person might simply ask for their carte de lecteur to refer to their library membership.
Examples in context
- As-tu une carte de bibliothèque ?Do you have a library card?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a carte de bibliothèque.Tatoeba #12316599 by lbdx, translation #8946712 by sundown
- J'ai oublié ma carte de bibliothèque.I forgot my library card.This sentence is useful for stating that you have forgotten your carte de bibliothèque.Tatoeba #11053405 by lbdx, translation #5771963 by mailohilohi
- Comment peut-on obtenir une carte de bibliothèque ?How can I get a library card?This sentence is useful for inquiring about the process of obtaining a carte de bibliothèque.Tatoeba #12482733 by menaud, translation #12482297 by cost_
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are at the library front desk.
- HugoBonjour, je voudrais emprunter ce livre.Hello, I would like to borrow this book.
- ChloéAvez-vous votre carte de bibliothèque, Hugo ?Do you have your library card, Hugo?
- HugoAh non, je ne l'ai pas sur moi.Oh no, I don't have it on me.
- ChloéCe n'est pas grave, je peux chercher votre nom.That's okay, I can look up your name.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
