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"Credit card" in French: carte de crédit
la carte de crédit
Note: everyday: la carte bancaire
Credit card in French is la carte de crédit. Everyday speech often says carte bancaire for any bank card. Payer par carte is the till phrase.
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How to pronounce carte de crédit
Say it
kart duh kray-DEE
/kaʁt də kʁe.di/
Kart duh kray-DEE. Crédit has a clear ay in the last syllable. Soft French r in carte.
"Credit card" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la carte de crédit | the credit card Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| une carte de crédit | a credit card Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| payer par carte | to pay by card At checkout. | At checkout. |
| la carte bancaire | bank card Everyday umbrella term. | Everyday umbrella term. |
How to use carte de crédit in real life
- 1Hotel checkout
Vous acceptez la carte de crédit ?
Do you take credit cards?
La carte de crédit.
- 2Online form
Entre le numéro de ta carte de crédit ici.
Enter your credit card number here.
Ta carte de crédit.
- 3Choosing how to pay
Je préfère ma carte de crédit pour ce montant.
I prefer my credit card for this amount.
Ma carte de crédit.
Mistakes English speakers make with carte de crédit
Incorrect: Je paie avec crédit carte.
Correct: Je paie avec ma carte de crédit. / Je paie par carte.
French order is carte de crédit, not crédit carte.
Incorrect: Le carte de crédit est refusé.
Correct: La carte de crédit est refusée.
Carte is feminine; agree refusée.
Good to know
Contactless (sans contact) is normal in France. People often say carte bleue from an old brand, but carte de crédit and carte bancaire are clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying train tickets at a machine
ChatPal
Tu paies avec ta carte de crédit ?
Are you paying with your credit card?
You
Oui. Ma carte de crédit marche sans contact.
Yes. My credit card works contactless.
ChatPal
Si la carte de crédit échoue, j'ai mon téléphone.
If the credit card fails, I have my phone.
You
Parfait. On valide et on monte.
Perfect. We'll validate and board.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Credit card" in French
Is carte bancaire the same?
Often yes in speech. Carte de crédit specifically stresses credit.
How do I say pay by card?
Payer par carte.
Is carte feminine?
Yes: la carte de crédit.
How do you pronounce carte de crédit?
Kart duh kray-DEE.
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