French word

identification

Pronunciation

IPA/idɑ̃tifikasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounidentification

Example

À l'entrée, on vous demandera une identification.

At the entrance, you will be asked for identification.

Illustration for identification (identification)

More examples

Le personnel de l'hôtel a demandé un document d'identification.

The hotel staff asked for an identification document.

Core concept

A person's claimed identity is checked against evidence before access or recognition is granted.

Common phrases

  • document d'identification

    identification document

  • contrôle d'identification

    identification check

Similar words

pièce d'identité: An official document showing a person's name and photograph to prove their identity.
carte d'identité: A government-issued identity card with the holder's photograph.
passeport: A government-issued photo document for international travel.
justificatif: A document presented as proof of address, identity, or another personal detail.

Definition in French

Procédé consistant à identifier une personne en vérifiant des éléments qui confirment son identité, comme des documents, des données biométriques ou des enregistrements.

Word origin

The French noun identification is a learned formation from identifier and -ation, while identifier derives from Medieval Latin identificare, linked to Latin idem and facere.

Usage tips

  • Identification names the process, whereas vérification focuses on checking correctness and contrôle often suggests an inspection or official check.

Other meanings

  • IDnoun

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