French word

authentification

Pronunciation

IPA/otɑ̃tifikasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounauthentication

Example

L'authentification est requise pour ouvrir une session.

Authentication is required to log in.

Illustration for authentification (authentication)

More examples

L'authentification à deux facteurs renforce la sécurité.

Two-factor authentication strengthens security.

Core concept

A gate checks whether a claimed identity or access credential is genuine before allowing entry.

Common phrases

  • procédure d'authentification

    authentication procedure

  • processus d'authentification

    authentication process

  • échec de l'authentification

    authentication failure

Similar words

identification: A process that establishes identity using a username, certificate, or similar proof.
vérification: A check that submitted information or authentication details are accurate.
autorisation: A process that decides whether access rights permit entry.

Definition in French

Opération technique ou administrative visant à établir l'authenticité d'une identité ou d'un accès.

Word origin

Authentification is formed from French authentifier with the noun suffix -ation and ultimately relates to Greek authentikos, meaning genuine or authoritative.

Usage tips

  • Authentification is a feminine noun, so standard forms include une authentification and l'authentification.

Opposites

  • falsificationfalsificationnoun
  • fraudefraudnoun

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