chose
/ʃoz/
The English word "chose" refers to the French word chose, which is the past tense of the verb choose, used when someone has picked a particular option.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃoz/
Did you know?
- Although chose means 'thing' in modern French, it is actually a linguistic relative of the English word 'cause'.
- In French, the phrase faire des choses can be used as a subtle euphemism for sexual activity, depending on the context and tone.
- In French, the phrase n'importe quelle chose translates to 'anything', but speakers often shorten this to simply n'importe quoi.
Examples in context
- Je me demande à quoi sert ce bidule étrange.I wonder what this strange thing is for.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are deciding on a movie to watch.
- GabrielQuel film veux-tu regarder ?Which movie do you want to watch?
- ManonJ'ai chose une comédie romantique.I chose a romantic comedy.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That is an excellent idea, Manon.
- ManonJe suis contente que tu aimes.I am glad that you like it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chose, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chose, CC BY-SA 4.0.
