Choisissait (en. Chose)

ʃwazisɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Make a decision or select from several options.
He always chose the best ideas.
Il choisissait toujours les meilleures idées.
Exercise a choice on something specific.
She chose her clothes carefully.
Elle choisissait ses vêtements avec soin.
Determine a preference between several alternatives.
We were choosing a restaurant for dinner.
Nous choisissions un restaurant pour le dîner.

Etymology

From the verb "choisir," originating from the Latin 'captiare' which means to seize.

Common Phrases and Expressions

choose the right path
Make the best decision.
choisir la bonne voie
choose of one's own accord
Make a choice autonomously.
choisir de son propre chef
choose from several options
Make a choice among a set of alternatives.
choisir parmi plusieurs options

Related Words

choice
The act of choosing.
choix
choosing
Participial form of the verb "choisir."
choisissant
chosen
Selected, retained.
choisi

Slang Meanings

To choose with hesitation.
He chose at the last minute; he was really hesitant.
Il choisit à la dernière minute, il était vraiment hésitant.
To make a bold choice.
She chose a bold look for the party.
Elle a choisi un look audacieux pour la fête.