ID

ID
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. la pièce d'identité
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
You need an ID to reserve a hotel room.Il faut une pièce d'identité pour réserver une chambre d'hôtel.
b. la carte d'identité
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
You'll need to bring your ID to pick up the package.Tu devras présenter une carte d'identité pour récupérer ton colis.
c. les papiers
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Don't forget to bring your ID on your trip!N'oublie pas d'emporter tes papiers pendant ton voyage !
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing (e.g., Paris, Charlène).
proper noun
a. l'Idaho
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
This package will be sent to Boise, ID.Ce colis sera envoyé à Boise, dans l’Idaho.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. identifier
The witness ID'd the suspect.Le témoin a identifié le suspect.
a. demander une pièce d'identité à
The waiter ID'd Laurie when we went out.Le serveur a demandé une pièce d'identité à Laurie lorsque nous sommes sorties.
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