French Conversation · Level 42
75 words
French word
décision
Pronunciation
IPA/desizjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noundecision
Example
J'ai pris une décision rapide.
I made a quick decision.
More examples
Elle a annoncé sa décision hier.
She announced her decision yesterday.
Core concept
A set of possible paths narrows to one chosen path.
Common phrases
prendre une décision
make a decision
prendre la décision de
make the decision to ___
Similar words
choix: The act of choosing one proposal from a range of options.
option: A single possibility available for selection.
alternative: Another possible choice available in place of the first.
Definition in French
Résultat d'un choix arrêté après réflexion ou action de décider.
Word origin
French décision comes from Latin decisio, from decidere, meaning "to cut off or settle," through medieval French.
Usage tips
- The usual expression is prendre une décision, while faire une décision is not standard French.