French Conversation · Level 23
90 words
French word
choisir
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃwaziʁ/
Meaning
- verbchoose
Example
Je choisis ce livre.
I choose this book.
More examples
Je choisis entre le thé et le café.
I choose between tea and coffee.
Core concept
A person compares several options and takes the one that seems best or most suitable.
Common phrases
choisir de
choose to
choisir entre
choose between
Similar words
préférer: To indicate greater liking for one option than for the others.
prendre: To take hold of or accept an object or opportunity for oneself.
décider: To settle finally on which option to pursue.
sélectionner: To select an option that meets specified standards.
Definition in French
Sélectionner, parmi plusieurs possibilités, ce que l'on préfère ou ce qui convient le mieux.
Word origin
French choisir comes from Old French choisir and is generally traced to a Late Latin form related to causa, meaning a reason or matter.
Usage tips
- The construction choisir de plus an infinitive expresses a decision to carry out an action, as in choisir de partir.