French word

identité

Pronunciation

IPA/idɑ̃tite/

Meaning

  • feminine nounidentity

Example

Je dois vérifier ton identité.

I need to verify your identity.

Illustration for identité (identity)

More examples

Il a oublié sa carte d'identité chez lui.

He forgot his identity card at home.

Core concept

A person's identity is the stable link between that person and the details or documents that establish who they are.

Common phrases

  • carte d'identité

    identity card

  • vérifier l'identité

    verify identity

Similar words

carte d'identité: An official photo identification card issued by the government.
pièce d'identité: A document or card presented to prove someone's identity.
passeport: A government-issued identity document used for international travel and showing nationality.

Definition in French

Qualité d'être la même personne et ensemble d'éléments permettant de prouver qui l'on est.

Word origin

French identité comes from Late Latin identitas, formed from idem meaning "the same," with the abstract-noun ending -ité.

Usage tips

  • Identité is feminine, so standard forms include "une identité" and "l'identité".

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