French Phrase
Sélectionne «Consultation du solde».
Meaning
This is an imperative instruction telling the user to choose the menu option labeled “Consultation du solde,” which means “Balance inquiry.” It is commonly seen in banking or financial applications where a user needs to view their account balance.
When to use
Use this phrase when guiding someone through a digital interface—especially a banking app or website—where they must tap or click the “Balance inquiry” option. It is appropriate in both spoken and written UI instructions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sélectionne«Consultationdusolde».
Imperative (2nd person singular)
“Sélectionne” is the present‑tense imperative of the verb sélectionner, used to give a direct command to “you” (tu).
Contraction du + le = du
“du” combines the preposition de and the definite article le; it means “of the.”
Noun phrase “Consultation du solde”
“Consultation” (noun) + “du solde” (of the balance) forms a fixed label often used in banking interfaces.
French guillemets
Use « » for quotations in French UI text; they are typographically correct and signal a menu label.
🗨In Conversation
Comment puis‑je voir mon argent disponible ?
How can I see my available money?
Sélectionne «Consultation du solde».
Select “Balance inquiry.”
✕Common Mistakes
Sélectionner «Consultation du solde».
The infinitive “Sélectionner” is not a command; use the imperative “Sélectionne.”
Sélectionne «Consultation solde».
Do not drop the article; “du” (de + le) is required before “solde.”
Sélectionne "Consultation du solde".
Use French guillemets (« »), not English quotes.
↔Alternatives
Clique sur «Consultation du solde».
Click on “Balance inquiry.”
Appuie sur «Consultation du solde».
Press “Balance inquiry.”
Cultural Tip
In French UI text, the imperative form is preferred for short, direct commands. Keep the quotation marks (« » ) to match the style of French software interfaces. The phrase is neutral in register and works for both formal and informal contexts.