French Conversation · Level 9
88 words
French word
valide
Pronunciation
IPA/valid/
Meaning
- adjectivevalid
Example
Ce document n'est pas valide.
This document is not valid.
More examples
La carte d'identité est valide.
The ID card is valid.
Core concept
A document, method, or choice that meets the required conditions and is accepted as effective.
Common phrases
est valide
is valid
carte d'identité valide
valid ID card
date valide
valid date
Similar words
valable: Usable and accepted as valid for a specified time or under particular conditions.
officiel: Officially recognized by a competent institution or authority.
légal: Allowed under the law and recognized as legally valid.
approuvé: Reviewed and authorized by the responsible parties or a superior authority.
Definition in French
Qui satisfait aux conditions requises dans un contexte donné et possède une valeur ou une efficacité reconnue.
Word origin
Valide comes from Latin validus, meaning "strong", and developed in French from physical strength to recognized force, soundness, or effectiveness.
Usage tips
- In formal contexts, valide describes something that has legal or practical force, while valider is the common verb for approving or confirming it.