spécimen de chèque
The English phrase 'void cheque' is translated into French as spécimen de chèque.
In French-speaking banking contexts, spécimen de chèque is the standard term used to refer to a void cheque provided for direct deposits or pre-authorized debits.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'cheque specimen'.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly attempt to translate 'void' literally as chèque nul, but spécimen de chèque is the correct banking terminology.
Did you know?
- The French word chèque is actually a loanword borrowed from the English 'check'. It first appeared in French texts around 1774.
- In France and other European French-speaking regions, a spécimen de chèque is often replaced by the RIB, a standardized document containing all necessary bank coordinates.
- In Quebec, the spécimen de chèque has evolved into a digital PDF file that users download from their banking apps rather than a physical piece of paper.
Examples in context
- Pour ouvrir un compte, nous avons besoin d'un chèque annulé.To open an account, we need a void cheque.
- Veuillez nous envoyer un spécimen de chèque.Please send us a void cheque.
- J'ai besoin d'un spécimen de chèque pour mon employeur.I need a void cheque for my employer.
- Est-ce qu'un spécimen de chèque suffit pour le virement ?Is a void cheque enough for the transfer?
Example conversation
Hugo is asking Chloé for her banking information to pay her.
- HugoChloé, peux-tu me donner ton spécimen de chèque ?Chloé, can you give me your void cheque?
- ChloéOui, je te l'envoie par courriel tout de suite.Yes, I'll email it to you right away.
- HugoC'est parfait, merci beaucoup pour ton aide.That's perfect, thank you very much for your help.
- ChloéDe rien, Hugo, je l'ai déjà envoyé.You're welcome, Hugo, I have already sent it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chèque, de, spécimen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
