French Phrase
Aie ton carnet de vaccinations prêt.
Meaning
Literally, “Have your vaccination booklet ready.” It is a short, direct instruction telling someone to make sure their vaccination record is prepared and on hand.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need someone to present their vaccination proof – at airports, schools, medical appointments, or any situation where health documentation is required. It works in informal contexts; for formal or plural you would switch to 'Ayez votre carnet…'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aietoncarnetdevaccinationsprêt
Imperative of avoir
The verb 'avoir' in the second‑person singular imperative is irregular: 'aie' (not *aies*).
Possessive adjective
'ton' is the masculine singular possessive adjective used before a masculine noun like 'carnet'.
Noun + de + noun
'carnet de vaccinations' is a noun phrase where 'de' links the booklet to its content.
Adjective agreement
'prêt' agrees in gender and number with 'carnet' (masculine singular).
🗨In Conversation
Aie ton carnet de vaccinations prêt.
Have your vaccination card ready.
D'accord, je le mets dans mon sac.
Okay, I’ll put it in my bag.
✕Common Mistakes
Aies ton carnet de vaccinations prêt.
The imperative of 'avoir' is 'aie', not 'aies'.
Aie vos carnet de vaccinations prêt.
Use the singular possessive 'ton' with a single carnet; 'vos' is plural and would need a plural noun.
Aie ton carnet de vaccinations prête.
'prête' is feminine; the noun 'carnet' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'prêt'.
↔Alternatives
Prépare ton carnet de vaccinations.
Prepare your vaccination card.
Assure-toi d'avoir ton carnet de vaccinations avec toi.
Make sure you have your vaccination card with you.
Ayez votre carnet de vaccinations prêt.
Have your vaccination card ready. (formal/plural)
Cultural Tip
In France and many francophone countries the 'carnet de vaccinations' is a physical booklet that records each vaccine you receive. It is still widely requested at schools, workplaces, and border controls, even though digital records exist. When speaking to strangers or in official settings, switch to the polite plural imperative 'Ayez' and use the formal possessive 'votre'.