ta date de naissance
The English phrase "your birthdate" is translated into French as ta date de naissance.
When writing out dates in French, remember that the months are not capitalized.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ta date de naissance literally translates to "your date of birth".
Which one should you use?
ta date de naissance uses the informal possessive adjective ta, whereas votre date de naissance is the formal or plural version.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use votre date de naissance instead of ta date de naissance when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people.
Did you know?
- While date is used for a birthdate, French also borrowed the English word date to refer specifically to a romantic encounter.
- In France, the word anniversaire is used for both a birthday and the anniversary of any other event, meaning a person's birthdate celebration is technically their 'yearly anniversary'.
- When discussing birthdates on official documents, French speakers often use the phrase né(e) le instead of asking for a date de naissance, effectively changing the noun into a past participle.
Examples in context
- Je ne connais pas ta date de naissance.I do not know your birthdate.
- Peux-tu m'écrire ta date de naissance ?Can you write your birthdate for me?
Example conversation
Gabriel is helping Léa fill out a registration form.
- LéaGabriel, quelle est ta date de naissance ?Gabriel, what is your birthdate?
- GabrielC'est le douze mai.It is the twelfth of May.
- LéaD'accord, je l'écris ici.Okay, I am writing it here.
- GabrielMerci beaucoup, Léa.Thank you very much, Léa.
