French Phrase
Oui, voilà mon passeport.
Meaning
Literally “Yes, here is my passport.” The speaker is confirming and presenting their passport, usually in response to a request from an official or a travel agent.
When to use
Use this sentence at airports, border controls, hotels, or any situation where you need to hand over your passport. It works in both formal and informal settings because “voilà” is neutral and polite.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouivoilàmonpasseport
Oui
A simple affirmative word meaning “yes”. It can be used alone or before a statement.
voilà
A demonstrative adverb that literally means “there is/here is”. It is the go‑to way to present something in French.
mon
Possessive adjective for “my” used before masculine singular nouns.
passeport
A masculine noun meaning “passport”. The article and adjective must agree in gender and number.
🗨In Conversation
Puis‑je voir votre passeport, s’il vous plaît ?
May I see your passport, please?
Oui, voilà mon passeport.
Yes, here is my passport.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, voila mon passeport.
Missing the accent on the ‘à’ makes the word look incorrect and changes the pronunciation.
Oui, c’est mon passeport.
While understandable, “c’est” is less natural when you are physically presenting the document.
Oui, mon passeport est ici.
This literal translation sounds odd; French speakers prefer “voilà” or “Voici”.
↔Alternatives
Voici mon passeport.
Here is my passport.
Je vous le donne.
I’m giving it to you.
C’est mon passeport.
It’s my passport.
Cultural Tip
In French, “voilà” is a very common way to hand something over. It sounds natural and courteous, and it avoids the more formal “le voici”. Remember to keep the accent on the “à” in “voilà” – dropping it changes the pronunciation and looks sloppy.