Choisit (en. Chose)

/ʃwazɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Select something from several options.

He chose a red dress for the party.

Il choisit une robe rouge pour la fête.

Make a decision in favor of something.

She chose to study abroad.

Elle choisit d'étudier à l'étranger.

Opt for a particular choice.

We always choose vegetarian restaurants.

Nous choisissons toujours les restaurants végétariens.

From the Old French 'choisir', derived from Latin 'capere' which means 'to take'.

choose a side

Take a position or rally to a group.

choisir son camp

choose the easy way

Opt for a simple solution, often at the expense of effort.

choisir la facilité

choose not to

Decide not to do something.

choisir de ne pas

choice

Selection of an option among several.

choix

choosable

That can be chosen.

choisissable

prefer

Opt for something rather than another option.

préferer

Choose in an informal or relaxed manner.

He chose randomly, without really thinking.

Il choisit au pif, sans vraiment réfléchir.

Make a choice somewhat blindly.

She chose blindly among the options.

Elle a choisi à l'aveugle parmi les options.