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    Décidèrent (en. Decided)

    [de.si.dɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a decision or draw a conclusion.
    They decided to go on vacation to the sea.
    Ils décidèrent de partir en vacances à la mer.
    To determine the course of events by a decision.
    The judges ultimately decided to favor the defense.
    Les juges décidèrent in fine de privilégier la défense.
    To conclude after careful consideration.
    After several discussions, they decided to accept the offer.
    Après plusieurs discussions, ils décidèrent d'accepter l'offre.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'decide', originating from the Latin 'decidere' which means 'to cut, to decide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decide on a plan
    Choosing a course of action.
    décider d'un plan
    decide on something
    Making a decision regarding a specific subject.
    décider de quelque chose
    to be determined
    To be firmly determined to do something.
    être décidé

    Related Words

    decision
    The act of deciding.
    décision
    decide
    Form of the verb 'decide' in the third person plural present.
    décident
    decisive
    Having the quality of resolving a question.
    décisif

    Slang Meanings

    To make a quick decision.
    They decided on the spur of the moment.
    Ils ont décidé sur le pouce.
    To reach an agreement among friends.
    After discussing, they decided together.
    Après avoir discuté, ils ont décidé ensemble.