votre nationalité
The English phrase 'your nationality' is translated into French as votre nationalité.
The phrase refers to the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization.
Which one should you use?
votre nationalité is the formal version, while ta nationalité is the informal version used for friends or family.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase votre nationalité uses the possessive adjective votre, which is the formal or plural form of 'your'.
Did you know?
- French grammar requires that adjectives used to describe nationalité are not capitalized, unlike English where nationalities are always capitalized.
- When filling out forms in France, you might see the heading Nationalité followed by a space for your country, but you are actually expected to provide your adjective, like italienne rather than Italie.
- While votre nationalité is used for official forms, French speakers often ask D'où venez-vous ? ('Where do you come from?') to avoid the formality of the word nationalité.
Examples in context
- Quelle est votre nationalité ?What is your nationality?This sentence is useful for asking someone what their nationality is using votre nationalité.Tatoeba #3077607 by Aiji, translation #1089463 by Eldad
- « Quelle est votre nationalité ? » « Polonaise. »"What's your nationality?" "Polish."This sentence shows how to answer the question votre nationalité.Tatoeba #6851456 by GB3, translation #6850928 by lucasmg123
- Je suis québécois(e).I am Quebecois (from Quebec, Canada).
- Je suis suisse.I am Swiss.
- Je suis allemand(e). Et vous ?I am German. And you?
- Je suis français(e). Enchanté(e) !I am French. Nice to meet you!
- Tu viens d'où ?Where are you from?
- Je suis américain(e). Et toi ?I am American. And you?
- Ah, moi je suis canadien(ne). Content(e) de te rencontrer !Oh, I am Canadian. Nice to meet you!
- Le formulaire demande votre nationalité.The form asks for your nationality.
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Example conversation
At an administrative office during a registration process.
- LucasVeuillez indiquer votre nationalité ici.Please indicate your nationality here.
- LéaC'est pour le dossier de Lucas ?Is it for Lucas's file?
- LucasOui, pour lui et pour vous.Yes, for him and for you.
- LéaD'accord, je vais remplir le document.Okay, I will fill out the document.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
