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"I lost my passport" in French: j'ai perdu mon passeport
j'ai perdu mon passeport
I lost my passport in French is j'ai perdu mon passeport. Passé composé of perdre + mon passeport. Use it at hotels, police, and consulates.
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How to pronounce j'ai perdu mon passeport
Say it
zhay pair-DEW mohn pahss-POR
/ʒe pɛʁ.dy mɔ̃ pas.pɔʁ/
J'ai: zhay. Perdu: pair-DEW. Mon: mohn. Passeport: pahss-POR. Clear final r.
"I lost my passport" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| j'ai perdu mon passeport | I lost my passport Default report. | Default report. |
| j'ai perdu mon passeport hier | I lost my passport yesterday Time added. | Time added. |
| elle a perdu son passeport | she lost her passport Third person. | Third person. |
| passeport perdu | lost passport Label / form. | Label / form. |
How to use j'ai perdu mon passeport in real life
- 1Hotel desk
Au secours — j'ai perdu mon passeport.
Help—I lost my passport.
Full phrase.
- 2Police station
Je déclare que j'ai perdu mon passeport.
I declare that I lost my passport.
Official tone.
- 3Calling the consulate
Bonjour, j'ai perdu mon passeport à Marseille.
Hello, I lost my passport in Marseille.
Place.
Mistakes English speakers make with j'ai perdu mon passeport
Incorrect: J'ai lost mon passeport.
Correct: J'ai perdu mon passeport.
Use perdu.
Incorrect: J'ai perdu mon passport.
Correct: J'ai perdu mon passeport.
French spelling passeport.
Good to know
Losing a passeport means a déclaration de perte and often a consulate visit. Hotels keep photocopies sometimes. Say j'ai perdu mon passeport clearly; staff will switch to practical steps.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Panic after a museum visit
ChatPal
Tout va bien ?
Is everything okay?
You
Non — j'ai perdu mon passeport.
No—I lost my passport.
ChatPal
Ok. Tu as dit j'ai perdu mon passeport — on retourne chercher.
Okay. You said I lost my passport—we'll go back and look.
You
Oui, j'ai perdu mon passeport près de l'entrée.
Yes, I lost my passport near the entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I lost my passport" in French
How do you say I lost my passport in French?
J'ai perdu mon passeport.
What next?
Report it and contact your consulate.
Passport spelling?
Passeport in French.
How do you pronounce perdu?
pair-DEW.
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