French Phrase
Saisis le montant.
Meaning
A direct command meaning ‘Enter the amount.’ It is used when you want someone to type or write a monetary figure, for example on a payment form, at a cash register, or in a software interface.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal spoken French or in UI text aimed at a familiar user. In formal or plural contexts replace it with *Saisissez le montant* or *Entrez le montant*.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Saisislemontant.
Imperative (tu)
‘Saisis’ is the second‑person singular informal imperative of the verb *saisir* (to enter, to type). The final -s is kept in writing even though it often disappears in spoken French.
Definite article
‘le’ is the masculine singular definite article, agreeing with the noun *montant*.
Noun gender
*montant* is a masculine noun meaning ‘amount’ or ‘sum’.
🗨In Conversation
Quel est le total à payer ?
What is the total to pay?
Saisis le montant.
Enter the amount.
✕Common Mistakes
Saisissez le montant.
‘Saisissez’ is the formal/plural imperative; it sounds too formal in a casual conversation or a friendly UI.
Saisir le montant.
Missing the imperative ending; *saisir* is the infinitive, not a command.
Saisis le montants.
The noun *montant* is singular and masculine; do not add an -s.
↔Alternatives
Entrez le montant.
Enter the amount.
Tape le montant.
Type the amount.
Indique le montant.
Indicate the amount.
Cultural Tip
In French business or official communications the formal imperative *Saisissez le montant* is preferred. *Saisir* is the verb most often used in computing contexts (e.g., *saisir des données* – to input data). Remember that the informal *saisis* can sound abrupt if used with strangers.