Choisie (en. Chosen)
/ʃwa.zi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been chosen among others.
She is wearing a dress chosen for the occasion.
Elle porte une robe choisie pour l'occasion.
Selected for its qualities.
This brand is known for its selected wines.
Cette marque est réputée pour ses vins choisis.
Which is the object of a preference.
It is a restaurant chosen by gourmets.
C'est un restaurant choisie par les gourmets.
Etymology
The word 'choisie' is the feminine past participle of the verb 'choisir', which comes from the Latin 'cŏgĭtāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chosen among others
Selected as the best in a group.
choisie parmi d'autres
chosen with care
Selected after careful consideration.
choisie avec soin
chosen at random
Selected without specific criteria.
choisie au hasard
Related Words
to choose
To determine a choice among several options.
choisir
choice
The act of choosing or the selected option.
choix
Slang Meanings
To refer to an attractive person selected by a group.
She is the chosen one for the evening.
Elle est la choisie de la soirée.
Used to talk about a popular decision in a group.
She is the chosen one for the trip this year.
C'est la choisie pour le voyage cette année.