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    Choisir (en. Choose)

    /ʃɔ.ziʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To opt for a possibility after consideration.
    I chose to go to the movies tonight.
    J'ai choisi d'aller au cinéma ce soir.
    To select something based on criteria.
    They chose the best candidate for the position.
    Ils ont choisi le meilleur candidat pour le poste.
    To make a deliberate choice.
    She chose to live in the countryside.
    Elle a choisi de vivre à la campagne.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cadere' meaning 'to fall', implying the idea of taking a path among several.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    choose between
    To make a choice between different options.
    choisir entre
    make a good choice
    To make a wise choice.
    bien choisir
    choose randomly
    To choose randomly without reflection.
    choisir au pif

    Related Words

    choice
    Action of choosing, selection.
    choix
    selection
    Process of choosing an item from several.
    sélection
    prefer
    To have a preference for something.
    préférer

    Slang Meanings

    To be selective in one's choices.
    He chooses his friends carefully.
    Il choisit ses amis avec soin.
    To opt for something trendy.
    She chose the latest model of smartphone.
    Elle a choisi le dernier modèle de smartphone.