s'inscrire
The English phrase 'sign in' can be translated into French as s'inscrire or émarger. If unsure, use s'inscrire.
Meaning: to sign one's name on a list (verb)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| s'inscrire | |
| émarger | /e.maʁ.ʒe/ |
Both terms relate to the concept of signing in, but they are used in different contexts depending on whether you are registering for something or proving your presence.
Which one should you use?
Use s'inscrire for the general act of registering or signing up for something. Use émarger when the focus is specifically on the physical act of signing one's name on a formal attendance sheet or a list to prove presence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb s'inscrire is reflexive, which means it requires a reflexive pronoun such as me, te, se, nous or vous to indicate that the subject is signing themselves up.
Did you know?
- If you are signing in to an existing digital account, you must use se connecter because s'inscrire specifically implies creating a brand new account.
- The verb émarger derives from the word marge, which refers to the margin of a page. Originally, it meant to write one's name in the margin of a document to validate it.
- While s'inscrire means 'to sign in' or 'to register', it is also used metaphorically to say a person or idea 'fits into' a specific context, such as s'inscrire dans une démarche.
Example sentences for French are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are arriving at a workshop.
- GabrielLéa, as-tu déjà commencé à s'inscrire ?Léa, have you already started to sign in?
- LéaNon, je ne trouve pas la feuille.No, I cannot find the sheet.
- GabrielElle est là, on peut s'inscrire ensemble.It is here, we can sign in together.
- LéaD'accord, merci Gabriel.Okay, thank you Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sign in” translations and entries émarger, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries émarger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
