French Word of the Day
choisir
/shwa-ZEER/ • verb — 18th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to choose; to pick between options
Examples
- Je dois choisir une tenue pour la réunion.
(I need to choose an outfit for the meeting.) - Ils ont choisi le restaurant italien pour le dîner.
(They chose the Italian restaurant for dinner.) - Choisis ce que tu préfères.
(Choose what you prefer.)
Synonyms
- sélectionner
- opter pour
- élire
Choisir is used for making decisions between options. Common constructions: "choisir entre A et B" (choose between A and B) and "choisir de + infinitive" (choose to do something). It is a regular -ir verb (past participle: choisi) and is neutral in register—useful in everyday and formal contexts.
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