choix
/ʃwa/masculine
The English word 'choice' is translated into French as choix.
choix is a masculine noun used to mean an option or a decision. To express the concept of 'having a choice', you can use the phrase avoir le choix. Additionally, when placed after a noun, the phrase de choix functions as an adjective meaning 'of high quality', 'select' or 'especially good'.
Meaning: option or decision (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
choix is an invariable noun in its spelling, which means it looks the same in both its singular and plural forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃwa/
Did you know?
- The French verb 'choisir' actually comes from a root meaning 'to see distinctly' or 'to differentiate'.
- In formal French, the expression le choix des armes refers to the freedom to choose one's method of action or the means to achieve a goal.
- In French culinary contexts, de choix is often used to label the highest grade of meat or produce, similar to 'Prime' or 'Grade A' in English.
Examples in context
- Fais un choix !Make a choice.This sentence is useful for practicing the imperative command to make a choice with choix.Tatoeba #4625953 by sacredceltic, translation #2249571 by CK
- Ai-je le choix ?Do I have a choice?This sentence is useful for asking if one has a choice with choix.Tatoeba #1842689 by sacredceltic, translation #1841729 by CK
- Ce fut ton choix.That was your choice.This sentence is useful for stating that something was a specific choice with choix.Tatoeba #4466520 by sacredceltic, translation #2647078 by CK
- Notre entreprise propose une large sélection de produits de haute qualité.Our company offers a wide selection of high-quality products.
- Le consommateur a le droit d'avoir un choix varié de produits sur le marché.The consumer has the right to have a diverse choice of products in the market.
- J'ai plusieurs alternatives pour résoudre ce problème.I have several choices to solve this problem.
- 395 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are at a restaurant looking at the menu.
- LéaTu as fait ton choix ?Have you made your choice?
- LucasOui, je vais prendre le poulet.Yes, I am going to have the chicken.
- LéaC'est un excellent choix.That is an excellent choice.
- LucasMerci, je l'ai vu sur la photo.Thanks, I saw it in the photo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “choice” translations and entries choix, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries choix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
