French Phrase
On a aussi besoin des relevés bancaires.
Meaning
This sentence states that we (or one) also require the bank statements. It is a typical request in administrative or financial contexts, indicating that the documents are an additional requirement.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are gathering paperwork for a loan, a rental application, a visa, or any situation where a financial proof is needed alongside other documents.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onaaussibesoindesrelevésbancaires
On
Impersonal pronoun that can mean “we” in informal spoken French; often used instead of “nous”.
a besoin de
Verb phrase meaning “needs”; always followed by the preposition de, even before a plural noun.
aussi
Adverb meaning “also/too”; placed after the verb “a” in this construction.
des
Partitive article used before a plural noun when the quantity is not specified.
relevés bancaires
Compound noun meaning “bank statements”; “relevé” is a statement, “bancaire” qualifies it.
🗨In Conversation
Nous avons déjà le contrat de travail et la pièce d’identité.
We already have the employment contract and the ID.
On a aussi besoin des relevés bancaires.
We also need the bank statements.
✕Common Mistakes
On a aussi besoin les relevés bancaires.
After "besoin de" you must use the partitive article "des" (or "de" + article) not the definite article "les".
On a besoin de des relevés bancaires.
If you want to use "des" as a partitive, keep the preposition "de" before it: "a besoin de des" is incorrect; the correct form is "a besoin des" (contraction of "de les").
On aussi a besoin des relevés bancaires.
"Aussi" should be placed after the verb "a"; saying "On aussi a besoin…" sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Nous avons également besoin des relevés bancaires.
We also need the bank statements.
Il faut aussi les relevés bancaires.
The bank statements are also required.
On a besoin des relevés de compte.
We need the account statements.
Cultural Tip
In French business or official correspondence, "nous" is preferred over "on" for a more formal tone. When requesting documents, it’s polite to preface the request with a brief explanation (e.g., "Afin de finaliser votre dossier, nous avons besoin…"). The term "relevés bancaires" can refer to monthly statements, yearly summaries, or any official extract from the bank, so be ready to specify the period if asked.