How to Say ‘A recent proof of address is missing.’ in French
Il manque un justificatif de domicile récent.
eel mahnk uhn zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF duh doh-mee-SEEL ray-SAHN
[eel mahnk uhn zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF duh doh-mee-SEEL ray-SAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: Il manque + thing is a handy fixed opener for "___ is missing". For example, Il manque une photo "a photo is missing".
🇫🇷 In France: A justificatif de domicile is usually a recent utility or phone bill, often under three months old. Préfectures are strict about the date.
Phrase Breakdown
Il manque un justificatif
eel mahnk uhn zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF
A proof document is missing
'Il manque' means 'there is missing'. Link 'manque' and 'un' smoothly: 'man-kun'. Pronounce 'justificatif' as 'jus-ti-fi-ka-tif'.
Il manque un justificatif de revenus.
A proof of income is missing.
Words in this phrase
Il
[eel]
it (impersonal)
Impersonal subject used with verbs like 'rester' meaning 'there is left'.
Il reste du pain.
There is some bread left.
manque
[mahnk]
is missing / lacks
From 'manquer'; 'il me manque X' means 'I'm missing X'.
Il manque une chaise.
There's a chair missing.
un
[uhn]
A
Indefinite article used before a singular noun.
Un petit garçon joue.
A little boy is playing.
justificatif
[zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF]
proof document
Noun for a supporting document proving something.
Apportez un justificatif d'identité.
Bring a proof of identity.
de domicile récent.
duh doh-mee-SEEL ray-SAHN
of recent address (recent proof of address).
A 'justificatif de domicile' is a proof of address, such as a utility bill. Say 'do-mi-sil ré-san'. The final 't' is silent.
Une facture de domicile récente suffit.
A recent bill showing your address is enough.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
of
Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.
Un verre de lait.
A glass of milk.
domicile
[doh-mee-SEEL]
home / residence
Formal word for where you live; 'justificatif de domicile' is proof of address.
Quel est votre domicile ?
What is your residence?
récent
[ray-SAHN]
recent
Adjective: dated not long ago, often under three months.
Une facture récente suffit.
A recent bill is enough.
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