French Conversation · Level 24
90 words
French word
certifier
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛʁtifje/
Meaning
- verbcertify
Example
Pouvez-vous certifier l'authenticité de ce document ?
Can you certify the authenticity of this document?
More examples
Le notaire doit certifier la signature pour que le contrat soit valide.
The notary has to certify the signature for the contract to be valid.
Core concept
A signature, seal, or other authorized act confirms that a document or stated fact can be accepted as genuine.
Common phrases
certifier un document
certify a document
certifier l'authenticité
certify the authenticity
certifier une copie conforme
certify a true copy
Similar words
confirmer: Check that a plan or piece of information is correct.
authentifier: Officially verify that a document or identity document is genuine.
attester: Give public testimony about something personally seen or heard.
valider: Formally approve a process or confirm that its conditions are met.
Definition in French
Attester officiellement la véracité ou l'authenticité d'un fait ou d'un document.
Word origin
Certifier is a learned Latin-based formation from certus, certain, and facere, to make or establish.
Usage tips
- In administrative French, certifier conforme means to certify that a copy matches the original.
Other meanings
- authenticateverb
Related words
- certificationcertificationnoun
- certificatcertificatenoun
- certifiécertifiedadjective