French Conversation · Level 116
60 words
French word
procuration
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁokyʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpower of attorney
Example
Je lui ai donné une procuration pour récupérer le colis.
I gave him power of attorney to pick up the package.
More examples
Elle a signé une procuration pour que son frère puisse voter.
She signed a power of attorney so that her brother could vote.
Core concept
A signed paper that lets a named stand-in complete one specific task in someone else's place.
Common phrases
donner une procuration
grant a power of attorney
procuration de vote
voting power of attorney
Similar words
document: A paper or digital file containing information or official content.
lettre: A written message addressed to a particular recipient.
attestation: An official document issued to certify a fact or condition.
formulaire: A prepared layout or sheet for entering required information.
Definition in French
Document écrit par lequel une personne donne à une autre le pouvoir d'agir en son nom pour une démarche ou une tâche précise.
Word origin
French procuration comes from Latin procuratio, from procurare, meaning to manage or take care of affairs, and came to denote authority granted to another person.
Usage tips
- Procuration is feminine, so the usual form is une procuration, and the verb pattern is donner procuration à quelqu'un.