Passe-port (en. Passport)

/pas.pɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

definition_text: Official document issued by a state, allowing its holder to travel abroad.

example_sentence: I renewed my passport before my trip to Europe.

J'ai renouvelé mon passe-port avant mon voyage en Europe.

definition_text: Permit to enter another nation.

example_sentence: The passport is necessary to enter most countries.

Le passe-port est nécessaire pour entrer dans la plupart des pays.

definition_text: Identification of nationality during travel.

example_sentence: It is important to keep your passport in a safe place.

Il est important de garder son passe-port en lieu sûr.

etymology_origin: From the French 'passe' meaning 'to pass' and 'port' meaning 'port' or 'entry.'

phrase: biometric passport

meaning: Secure passage based on biometric data.

passe-port biométrique

phrase: passport verification

meaning: Control carried out by authorities to authenticate a passport.

vérification de passe-port

phrase: passport renewal

meaning: Process of updating an expired passport.

renouvellement de passe-port

related_word: visa

description: Official authorization to enter a foreign country.

visa

related_word: identity

description: State of being who you are, often associated with documents.

identité

related_word: customs

description: Authority that regulates goods and people entering a country.

douane

meaning: Dark passport

example: He has a dark passport, which means he has travel issues.

Il a un passeport sombre, ce qui signifie qu'il a des problèmes de voyage.

meaning: VIP passport

example: She has a VIP passport, so she doesn't have to queue at the airport.

Elle a un passeport VIP, donc elle n'a pas à faire la queue à l'aéroport.