French word

ticket

Pronunciation

IPA/tikɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounticket

Example

As-tu ton ticket pour le bus ?

Do you have your bus ticket?

Illustration for ticket (ticket)

More examples

N'oublie pas de valider ton ticket en montant.

Don't forget to validate your ticket when boarding.

Core concept

A numbered or marked slip handed over as tangible evidence that a service has been paid for or assigned.

Common phrases

  • acheter un ticket

    buy a ticket

  • valider le ticket

    validate the ticket

  • perdre son ticket

    lose one's ticket

Similar words

billet: A ticket for train or bus travel or admission to an event.
pass: A card or document allowing entry or use for a set period or under set conditions.
reçu: A slip proving that payment was made or something was received.

Definition in French

Papier délivré comme preuve d'achat, de réservation ou d'accès à un lieu ou un service.

Word origin

The French noun is an English borrowing, with English ticket tracing back to Old French estiquet, a written note or label.

Usage tips

  • For a queue number, French commonly uses prendre un ticket, especially when a machine issues the numbered slip.

Other meanings

  • receiptnoun
  • vouchernoun

Related words

  • ticket-restaurantmeal ticketnoun

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