French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
validation
Pronunciation
IPA/validasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounapproval
Example
Il faut la validation du manager pour continuer.
The manager's approval is required to continue.
More examples
J'attends la validation de mon compte pour accéder au service.
I'm waiting for my account verification to access the service.
Core concept
A pending decision entering an accepted and recorded state.
Common phrases
demander la validation
ask for validation
obtenir la validation
get validation
validation du compte
account verification
Similar words
confirmation: The act of verifying that information or facts are correct.
autorisation: Permission granted under official authority to make an action possible.
approbation: A favorable judgment that approves a proposal or action.
acceptation: Agreement to accept an offer or set of conditions.
Definition in French
Désigne le fait qu'un élément est reconnu comme valable ou qu'une décision reçoit une approbation officielle.
Word origin
French formed validation from valider by adding -ation, and valider ultimately reflects Latin validus, the source of the idea of validity.
Usage tips
- In administrative and technical contexts, validation often means formal approval or sign-off rather than a simple check.