French Phrase
Saisis ton code PIN.
Meaning
A direct, informal command telling someone to type or enter their personal identification number, usually for a bank card, phone, or other secure device.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are speaking to a friend, a family member, or anyone you address with "tu"—for example at a home computer, a shared device, or when helping someone with a transaction.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SaisistoncodePIN
Imperative of saisir
For the second‑person singular (tu), drop the -r of the infinitive and add -s: saisir → saisis.
Possessive adjective ton
Use ton (your) before a masculine singular noun; it agrees with the noun, not the owner.
Loanword PIN
PIN (Personal Identification Number) is kept in uppercase in French, just like in English.
🗨In Conversation
Saisis ton code PIN, s'il te plaît.
Enter your PIN, please.
D'accord, je le fais tout de suite.
Okay, I’ll do it right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Saisissez ton code PIN.
Mixes the formal imperative "saisissez" with the informal possessive "ton"; use either "Saisissez votre code PIN" or "Saisis ton code PIN".
Saisis ton code pin.
The acronym PIN should stay capitalised in French.
Entrez ton code PIN.
"Entrez" is formal (vous) while "ton" is informal (tu); they don’t match.
↔Alternatives
Entrez votre code PIN.
Enter your PIN code.
Tape ton code PIN.
Type your PIN code.
Mets ton code PIN.
Put in your PIN code.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking countries the phrase is heard at ATMs, point‑of‑sale terminals, and when unlocking smartphones. In formal settings (banks, customer service) you should use the polite form: "Entrez votre code PIN." The word PIN is a direct borrowing from English and stays capitalised, unlike most French acronyms that become lowercase.