Décisions (en. Decisions)

deh-SEE-zjoh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of deciding, choosing between several options.
The decisions made during the meeting were crucial for the future of the company.
Les décisions prises lors de l'assemblée étaient cruciales pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.
Results of the choices made.
Government decisions have a direct impact on the population.
Les décisions du gouvernement ont un impact direct sur la population.
Process by which a conclusion is reached.
It took time to arrive at informed decisions.
Il a fallu du temps pour arriver à des décisions éclairées.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'decide', originating from Latin 'decidere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a decision
Making a choice after reflection.
prendre une décision
well-considered decision
Choice made after long consideration.
décision mûrement réfléchie
revisit a decision
Changing one's mind after making a choice.
revenir sur une décision

Related Words

decide
Make a decision.
décider
determine
Set something precisely.
déterminer
choose
Make a choice between several possibilities.
choisir

Slang Meanings

Difficult choice
That's a crazy decision!
C'est une décision de ouf !
Offloading responsibility
He left the decisions to others.
Il a laissé les décisions aux autres.