notarié
The English phrase "notarized" is translated into French as notarié.
This term is used to describe something that has been certified as authentic by a notary public.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective takes the masculine plural form notariés when it is modifying a masculine plural noun.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to create a French word from the English verb 'notarize'. However, in many legal contexts, French speakers prefer to use the phrase certifié par un notaire (certified by a notary) instead.
Did you know?
- Because the notaire is a public official, a notarié document is called an acte authentique, which means it is presumed true in court unless proven otherwise.
- In some French-speaking regions, the prestige of the notaire is such that their office is often referred to as an étude, a term usually reserved for academic or artistic study.
- While an English speaker might think a 'notarized' document is just a witnessed signature, a notarié act in France often involves the official drafting the entire legal document to ensure it is legally airtight.
Examples in context
- Est-ce notarié ?Is that notarized?This sentence is useful for asking if a document is notarié.Tatoeba #4548412 by sacredceltic, translation #4495186 by CK
- Je dois obtenir une déclaration sous serment notariée au consulat pour prouver que je suis admissible au mariage et que je ne me marie pas contre mon gré.I have to get an affidavit notarized at the consulate to prove that I'm eligible to be married and that I'm not getting married against my will.This sentence shows how to use notarié when discussing the requirement for an affidavit at a consulate.Tatoeba #9184827 by Micsmithel, translation #2299718 by orionthehunter
- Veuillez fournir une copie certifiée conforme du document.Please provide a notarized copy of the document.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing legal paperwork at home.
- GabrielEst-ce que ce contrat est notarié ?Is this contract notarized?
- ManonNon, il faut encore le faire notarier.No, it still needs to be notarized.
- GabrielOù est-ce qu'on peut trouver un notaire ?Where can we find a notary?
- ManonJe vais chercher les coordonnées d'un cabinet.I will look up the contact details for an office.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
