French Conversation · Level 30
89 words
French word
valable
Pronunciation
IPA/valabl/
Meaning
- adjectivevalid
Example
Ton billet n'est plus valable.
Your ticket is no longer valid.
More examples
Cette carte est valable seulement un an.
This card is valid for only one year.
Core concept
A ticket, reason, or argument that passes the test for a given situation.
Common phrases
valable jusqu'à
valid until
carte valable
valid card
promotion valable
valid promotion
Similar words
valide: Officially valid after completing the required procedure or passing the required test.
acceptable: Acceptable because it meets the standards of other people or society.
pertinent: Relevant to the situation or issue and useful for addressing it.
convaincant: Persuasive enough to make people accept the argument or evidence.
Definition in French
Qui est considéré comme adapté, pertinent ou acceptable dans un contexte donné.
Word origin
French valable comes from Latin valabilis, formed from valere, meaning "to be strong or effective," with the suffix -abilis.
Usage tips
- For opinions, reasons, and excuses, valable means sound or defensible, as in "une excuse valable," not only legally valid.