English–French
“validate” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃poste/
Example
Avant de monter dans le tram, il a composté son ticket.
Before getting on the tram, he validated his ticket.
How to say “validate” in French
“Validate” in French is composter.
A small machine leaves a visible date imprint on a paper ticket at the moment its validity starts.
Example sentences with composter
Le contrôleur a infligé une amende au passager qui n'avait pas composté son billet.
The inspector fined the passenger who had not validated his ticket.
Tips for using composter
- French transit usage often contrasts composter for paper tickets with valider for electronic or contactless passes.