French word

valider

Pronunciation

IPA/valide/

Meaning

  • verbconfirm

Example

Peux-tu valider l'heure de la réunion ?

Can you confirm the time of the meeting?

Illustration for valider (confirm)

More examples

Peux-tu valider ma réservation ?

Can you confirm my reservation?

Core concept

A final OK mark that confirms a fact, document, or action as valid.

Common phrases

  • valider une réservation

    confirm a reservation

  • valider un ticket

    validate a ticket

  • valider une commande

    confirm an order

Similar words

confirmer: To confirm that a fact is true or a promise is genuine.
approuver: To formally accept an action or proposal as satisfactory.
vérifier: To check whether figures or information are correct.
accepter: To accept an offer or agree to stated terms.

Definition in French

Rendre quelque chose valide en confirmant sa conformité ou son exactitude, notamment une information, un document ou une action.

Word origin

Valider comes through Medieval Latin validare from Latin validus, meaning 'strong' or 'valid'.

Usage tips

  • In digital interfaces, Valider often confirms and submits the current form rather than merely checking its contents.

Other meanings

  • approveverb
  • validateverb

Opposites

  • rejeterrejectverb
  • invaliderinvalidateverb

Related words

  • validationapprovalnoun
  • validévalidatedadjective
  • validateurvalidatornoun

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