French Conversation · Level 22
90 words
French word
décider
Pronunciation
IPA/deside/
Meaning
- verbdecide
Example
Je décide maintenant.
I decide now.
More examples
Elle décide de partir demain.
She decides to leave tomorrow.
Core concept
A person reaches a fork in the road, chooses one route, and starts moving along it.
Common phrases
décider de
decide to ___
se décider à
make up one's mind to ___
décider ensemble
decide together
Similar words
choisir: To select one option from several possibilities.
se décider: To overcome hesitation and commit to taking action.
trancher: To end debate or uncertainty by reaching a conclusion.
fixer: To set a date, condition, or other detail clearly.
Definition in French
Prendre une décision ou choisir une option après réflexion.
Word origin
French décider comes from Latin decidere, literally meaning to cut off, whose sense developed into settling a choice.
Usage tips
- With a following infinitive, décider normally takes de, as in décider de partir.