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How do you say "choose" in French?
choisir
In French, "choose" is choisir.
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Pronunciation
Say shwah-ZEER, with the ch like sh in shoe and a rolled r ending the word.
Grammar notes
choisir is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Vous pouvez choisir n’importe quel siège.
You may choose any seat.
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How to remember choisir
Making a choice is choisir, and the word choice hides right inside its spelling.
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Questions about choisir
How do you pronounce choisir?
Say shwah-ZEER, with the ch like sh in shoe and a rolled r ending the word.
Is choisir formal or casual?
choisir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is choisir used in French?
choisir is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Vous pouvez choisir n’importe quel siège. (You may choose any seat.).
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