Choisissant (en. Choosing)

/ʃwazizɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of selecting or taking from several options.
In choosing a book, she spent hours hesitating.
En choisissant un livre, elle a passé des heures à hésiter.
Indicate a preference or make a choice.
He chooses his path based on his interests.
Il choisit son parcours en fonction de ses intérêts.
Make an informed decision after reflection.
In choosing his candidate, he considered all the skills.
En choisissant son candidat, il a pris en compte toutes les compétences.

Etymology

Derived from the verb choose, from Latin 'causare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a choice
make a decision between several alternatives.
faire un choix
choose between two evils
decide what is the least bad among two options.
choisir entre deux maux
be in the process of choosing
be engaged in the selection process.
être en train de choisir

Related Words

choice
The action of choosing or an available option.
choix
choose
Form of the imperative of the verb choose.
choisissez
choicing
Present participle of the verb choose.
choisissant

Slang Meanings

Choose
I choose my friends carefully.
Je choisis mes amis avec soin.
Make a decision
He chooses not to go to the party.
Il choisit de ne pas aller à la fête.