spécimen de chèque
The English phrase 'void check' is translated into French as spécimen de chèque.
The term spécimen de chèque is used when you provide a cancelled check to a bank or an employer to facilitate direct deposits or automatic withdrawals.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'specimen of check'.
How does it change in a sentence?
spécimen de chèque is a masculine noun phrase. When referring to a single void check, use the masculine article un spécimen de chèque.
Did you know?
- In France, you can often find a dedicated spécimen de chèque printed in your checkbook specifically for this purpose, so you do not have to manually void a real check.
- Unlike many French words, chèque is actually a loanword from the English 'check'. It first appeared in French texts around 1774.
- In many French-speaking regions, if you ask for a 'spécimen', you might be met with confusion if you do not include the word chèque, as 'spécimen' alone can refer to any sample in a scientific or biological context.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'annuler un chèque que j'ai écrit hier.I need to cancel a check that I wrote yesterday.
- J'ai besoin d'un spécimen de chèque pour mon employeur.I need a void check for my employer.
- Veuillez joindre un spécimen de chèque à votre formulaire.Please attach a void check to your form.
- Est-ce qu'un spécimen de chèque suffit pour le virement ?Is a void check enough for the transfer?
Example conversation
Lucas is asking Emma for information to set up a bank transfer.
- LucasEmma, peux-tu m'envoyer un spécimen de chèque ?Emma, can you send me a void check?
- EmmaOui, je te l'envoie par courriel tout de suite.Yes, I will email it to you right away.
- LucasMerci, c'est pour configurer les prélèvements automatiques.Thanks, it's to set up the automatic payments.
- EmmaPas de problème, c'est très pratique.No problem, it is very convenient.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chèque, de, spécimen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
