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More about this list The list an official letter is built from. In the middle of it is proroger , and the English word from the same Latin means very nearly the opposite. Proroger un délai is to *extend * it — to give somebody longer — and la prorogation is that extension: le permis a été prorogé de six mois is good news. English « to prorogue » is used almost only of a parliament, and it means to *end * the session: a prorogued parliament has stopped sitting. Latin prorogare meant to prolong, so French kept the original and English narrowed it to one constitutional act whose effect is the opposite. The English for the French word is « to extend » or « to renew ». And it has nothing to do with « to prorate », which is a different verb about dividing a sum.
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Verb (7)
compléter to fill in Verb A2
soumettre to submit Verb B1 Nous soumettons le dossier avant la fin du mois. We submit the file before the end of the month.
certifier to certify Verb B1 Le service certifie que la copie est conforme. The department certifies that the copy matches the original.
proroger to extend Verb B1 Le bureau proroge l’autorisation d’un an. The office extends the authorisation by one year.
indiquer to state Verb B2
exiger to require Verb B1
inclure to include Verb B1 Le dossier inclut deux photos récentes. The file includes two recent photographs.
Adjective (1)
Grammar for these: Adjective agreement · Where the adjective goes
officiel official Adjective B1 Le texte officiel paraît au journal du gouvernement. The official text appears in the government gazette.
Phrase (23)
l’accusé de réception the acknowledgement of receipt Phrase B1 L’accusé de réception arrive par courrier. The acknowledgement of receipt comes by post.
l’hôtel de ville the town hall Phrase B1 L’hôtel de ville ferme à midi le samedi. The town hall closes at midday on Saturdays.
s’inscrire à la mairie to register with the local council Phrase B1 Il s’inscrit à la mairie de la commune voisine. He registers with the local council of the neighbouring district.
la déclaration de domicile the notification of address Phrase B1 La déclaration de domicile se fait en ligne. The notification of address can be done online.
la carte nationale d’identité the national identity card Phrase B1 La carte nationale d’identité reste valable dix ans. The national identity card stays valid for ten years.
l’acte de naissance the birth certificate Phrase B1 L’acte de naissance est demandé à la commune de naissance. The birth certificate is requested from the district where the birth took place.
en cours de validité currently valid Phrase B1 Le document doit être en cours de validité. The document has to be currently valid.
arriver à échéance to expire Phrase B1 Le titre de séjour arrive à échéance en mars. The residence permit expires in March.
la pièce justificative the supporting document Phrase B1 Une pièce justificative manque au dossier. A supporting document is missing from the file.
la date de dépôt the closing date Phrase B1 La date de dépôt tombe un vendredi. The closing date falls on a Friday.
l’avis de résiliation the notice of cancellation Phrase B1 L’avis de résiliation part en recommandé. The notice of cancellation goes out by recorded delivery.
retirer sa demande to withdraw one's application Phrase B1 Elle retire sa demande avant la décision. She withdraws her application before the decision is taken.
la pension de retraite the retirement pension Phrase B1 La pension de retraite arrive le cinq du mois. The retirement pension arrives on the fifth of the month.
signer un contrat to sign a contract Phrase B1 Ils signent un contrat pour deux ans. They sign a contract for two years.
les conditions d’utilisation the terms and conditions Phrase B2 Les conditions d’utilisation tiennent en quatre pages. The terms and conditions run to four pages.
avoir droit à to be entitled to Phrase C1 Elle a droit à une aide au logement. She is entitled to a housing allowance.
porter réclamation to lodge a complaint Phrase B1 Il porte réclamation auprès du service concerné. He lodges a complaint with the department concerned.
l’avis de rendez-vous the appointment slip Phrase B1 L’avis de rendez-vous indique le bâtiment et l’étage. The appointment slip gives the building and the floor.
prendre la file to join the queue Phrase B1 On prend la file dès l’ouverture. People join the queue as soon as the doors open.
être compétent pour to be responsible for Phrase B1 Ce bureau est compétent pour les naissances. This office is responsible for births.
demander par écrit to apply in writing Phrase B2 Le duplicata se demande par écrit. A duplicate has to be applied for in writing.
le numéro de dossier the reference number Phrase B1 Le numéro de dossier est à rappeler dans chaque message. The reference number is to be quoted in every message.
l’état d’avancement the progress of a case Phrase B1 L’état d’avancement se consulte en ligne. The progress of a case can be checked online.
Noun (m) (7)
Grammar for these: Definite article: le, la, les · Indefinite article: un, une
l’imprimé the form Noun (m) A2 L’imprimé se trouve à l’entrée du bâtiment. The form is available at the entrance to the building.
le permis the permit Noun (m) B1 Le permis a été accordé au printemps. The permit was granted in the spring.
le visa the visa Noun (m) B1 Le visa couvre un séjour de trois mois. The visa covers a stay of three months.
l’usager the service user Noun (m) B1 L’usager est reçu sur rendez-vous. The service user is seen by appointment.
le revenu the income Noun (m) B1 Le revenu de l’année passée est demandé. Last year's income is asked for.
le dédommagement the compensation Noun (m) B1 Le dédommagement couvre les frais de dossier. The compensation covers the administration charges.
le comptoir the counter Noun (m) B1 Le comptoir du fond traite les cartes grises. The counter at the back deals with vehicle registration documents.
Noun (f) (5)
Grammar for these: Definite article: le, la, les · Indefinite article: un, une
l’administration the authorities Noun (f) B1 L’administration répond dans un délai de six semaines. The authorities reply within six weeks.
la taxe the fee Noun (f) B1 La taxe se règle sur place. The fee is paid on the spot.
la nationalité the nationality Noun (f) B1 La nationalité figure sur la première page. Nationality appears on the first page.
l’allocation the benefit payment Noun (f) B1 L’allocation est versée chaque mois. The benefit payment is paid out every month.
la plainte the complaint Noun (f) B1 La plainte a été enregistrée sous un numéro. The complaint was logged under a number.
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