How to Say ‘Proof of address’ in French
Un justificatif de domicile
uhn zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF duh do-mee-SEEL
[uhn zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF duh do-mee-SEEL]
🇫🇷 In France: Préfectures usually want one dated within the last three months, typically a utility bill, rent receipt or home insurance certificate. A phone bill is sometimes accepted, sometimes not.
Phrase Breakdown
Un justificatif
uhn zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF
A proof document
A 'justificatif' is a supporting document. It sounds like 'uhn zhew-stee-fee-ka-teef'.
Il faut un justificatif.
You need a supporting document.
Words in this phrase
Un
[uhn]
a / one
Indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Un café peut être une bonne occasion de discuter.
A coffee can be a good opportunity to talk.
justificatif
[zhoos-tee-fee-ka-TEEF]
proof, supporting document
A document that proves something, often requested in administration.
Il faut un justificatif d'identité.
You need proof of identity.
de domicile
duh do-mee-SEEL
of address
'Domicile' means 'home address'. Together, the phrase means 'proof of address'. It sounds like 'duh do-mee-seel'.
Quel est votre domicile ?
What is your home address?
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
of
Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.
Un verre de lait.
A glass of milk.
domicile
[do-mee-SEEL]
home, residence
Formal word for the place where you live.
Quelle est votre adresse de domicile ?
What is your home address?
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