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    Passeport (en. Passport)

    [pas-pɔʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Travel document issued by a state to its citizens.
    He needs to renew his passport before his trip.
    Il doit renouveler son passeport avant son voyage.
    Formal authorization to enter a country.
    The passport is necessary to enter Australia.
    Le passeport est nécessaire pour entrer en Australie.
    Proof of identity for international travel.
    She showed her passport to the security officer.
    Elle a montré son passeport à l'agent de sécurité.

    Etymology

    From the French word 'passer' and 'port', meaning 'to pass through a port'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have your passport up to date
    To be in order to travel abroad.
    avoir son passeport à jour
    to apply for a passport
    To make an official request to obtain a passport.
    demander un passeport
    to check your passport
    To verify the validity and expiration date of the passport.
    vérifier son passeport

    Related Words

    visa
    Official document allowing entry into a country for a specified period.
    visa
    customs
    Authority responsible for controlling goods at the border.
    douane
    immigration
    Process of entering a foreign country.
    immigration

    Slang Meanings

    biometric passport
    He has a biometric passport that facilitates his passage through customs.
    Il a un passeport biométrique qui facilite son passage à la douane.
    expedited passport
    He paid for an expedited passport to leave for vacation earlier.
    Il a payé pour un passeport rapide afin de partir en vacances plus tôt.