A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "I lost my passport" in French
Essential phrase for travelers in France: 'I lost my passport.' Know how to report it.
J'ai perdu mon passeport.
zhay pahr-DOO mohn pass-POHRneutral
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Use this immediately if your passport is missing. You'll need to say this to the police or at your embassy.
Alternatives
- Mon passeport a disparu.Slightly more dramatic, implying it vanished on its own.
- Je ne trouve plus mon passeport.Softer, meaning 'I can no longer find my passport.'
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'perdu'
The 'u' sound is tricky; it's not like the English 'oo' in 'food'.
Forgetting 'mon'
Always say 'mon' (my) before a masculine noun like 'passeport'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
What to do if I lose my passport in France?
First, report it to the local police to get a declaration of loss. Then, contact your country's embassy or consulate for a replacement.
How to say 'I lost my keys' in French?
You would say 'J'ai perdu mes clés.' Note the plural 'mes' for 'my' before the plural noun 'clés' (keys).
Is 'J'ai perdu mon passeport' formal enough?
Yes, this phrase is perfectly suitable for official situations like reporting a lost document.
