French word

livret

Pronunciation

IPA/livʁɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbooklet

Example

Elle a lu le livret avant d'acheter.

She read the booklet before she bought it.

Illustration for livret (booklet)

More examples

N'oublie pas ton livret de vaccination.

Don't forget your vaccination booklet.

Core concept

A compact booklet designed for checking recorded details or concise practical guidance.

Common phrases

  • livret de vaccination

    vaccination booklet

  • livret d'épargne

    savings passbook

Similar words

brochure: A thin booklet describing a product or service.
dépliant: A folded leaflet or short folded guide for distribution.
carnet: A small notebook for carrying around and writing notes or records.

Definition in French

Petit document relié servant à enregistrer des informations officielles ou à fournir une notice d'information concise.

Word origin

The noun livret developed from livre by adding the French diminutive suffix -et; livre derives from Latin liber.

Usage tips

  • In the fixed expression livret de famille, livret refers to the official family record book rather than a general family pamphlet.

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