French Conversation · Level 14
89 words
French word
opter
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔpte/
Meaning
- verbchoose
Example
Elle a opté pour la voiture rouge.
She chose the red car.
More examples
Il opte pour la version payante.
He opts for the paid version.
Core concept
A person at a crossroads commits to one route among several.
Common phrases
opter pour
opt for
Similar words
choisir: To choose one option from several candidates.
décider: To make a final decision about what to do.
préférer: To favor one option over others when choosing.
Definition in French
Choisir une option parmi plusieurs possibilités ; s'emploie souvent avec « pour » pour indiquer l'option retenue.
Word origin
The French verb opter is a learned borrowing from Latin optare, meaning 'to choose or wish for', and shares that root with English opt and option.
Usage tips
- Opter is commonly followed by pour when it introduces the selected option, as in opter pour la voiture rouge.