Choisis (en. Choose)
[ʃwazis]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Make a decision by choosing one option among several.
You always choose the best in a group.
Tu choisis toujours le meilleur dans un groupe.
Select or designate something from alternatives.
You need to choose a book to read.
Il faut que tu choisisses un livre à lire.
Make a conscious or voluntary choice about something.
She chooses not to participate in the meeting.
Elle choisit de ne pas participer à la réunion.
Etymology
The word 'choisir' comes from the Latin 'causare', which means to make a choice.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Choose wisely!
Make a wise decision.
Choisis bien !
Pick a side!
Take a side in a dispute or situation.
Choisis ton camp !
Choose the easy way
Opt for a simpler option.
Choisis la facilité
Related Words
choice
The act of choosing, selection.
choix
to choose
Verb for the action of making a choice.
choisir
preference
Inclination to choose one thing over another.
préférence
Slang Meanings
To opt for a cool or popular option.
At this restaurant, choose the tacos, it's really trendy.
Dans ce resto, choisis les tacos, c'est vraiment tendance.
To make a quick choice without much thought.
I choose the first movie that appears, no time to think.
Je choisis le premier film qui apparaît, pas le temps de réfléchir.