French · Travel & Places
passeport
passport
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
An official document certifying the holder's identity for international travel.
Example
Votre passeport est valable dix ans.
Your passport is valid for ten years.
Etymology
The word 'passeport' comes from the combination of 'passer' (to pass) and 'port', referring to the authorization to pass through a port or border.
How & Where It’s Used
'Passeport' is consistently used in formal contexts, particularly in travel documentation. It is recognized universally across French-speaking areas.