Breakdown of Ton compte est actif; garde aussi ton code.
être
to be
ton
your
aussi
also, as well
garder
to keep
Questions & Answers about Ton compte est actif; garde aussi ton code.
What does ton tell me about the register, and how would it change in a formal or plural context?
Ton is the informal singular possessive (addressing one person you say tu to). For formal or plural, switch to votre and the vous imperative:
- Informal: Ton compte est actif ; garde aussi ton code.
- Formal/plural: Votre compte est actif ; gardez aussi votre code.
Why is it actif and not active, and what about activé?
- Actif agrees with compte, which is masculine singular. If the noun were feminine, you’d use active (e.g., ta carte est active).
- Actif describes a state (the account is in an active state).
- Activé is the past participle of activer and focuses on the action having been performed (activated). Both est actif and est activé can be seen; choose the one that matches your intended nuance (state vs. result of an action).
Is the semicolon used the same way in French, and do I need a space before it?
Yes, it links two closely related independent clauses, stronger than a comma but lighter than a period. French typography recommends a (non‑breaking) space before ;:
- Typographically preferred: … est actif ; garde …
- Many informal texts omit the space. After a semicolon, you do not capitalize the next word unless it’s a proper noun.
Why does garde have no final ?