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How to Say "My passport was stolen" in French
French phrase for reporting a stolen passport, essential for travelers in emergency situations.
On m'a volé mon passeport.
ohn mah vo-LAY mohn pass-POHRneutral
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Use this phrase when you need to report your passport missing to the police or your embassy. It's a direct way to communicate the urgent nature of the situation.
Alternatives
- Mon passeport a été volé.Slightly more formal, often used in written reports.
- J'ai été volé, mon passeport a disparu.More descriptive, implying a broader theft situation.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'volé'
The 'é' sound is like the 'ay' in 'say', not 'ee'.
Gender of 'passeport'
'Passeport' is masculine, so use 'mon', not 'ma'.
Silent 't' in 'passeport'
The final 't' in 'passeport' is silent.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
What do I say if my wallet is stolen too?
You can say 'On m'a volé mon passeport et mon portefeuille.' This covers both items being taken.
How to say passport stolen in French casual?
While 'On m'a volé mon passeport' is neutral, you might say 'Mon passeport s'est fait la malle !' with close friends, but stick to the neutral version for officials.
What's the difference between 'volé' and 'perdu'?
'Volé' means stolen, implying someone took it. 'Perdu' means lost, implying you misplaced it yourself.
