choisi
The English phrase chosen is translated into French as choisi.
choisi is the past participle of the infinitive verb choisir.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle choisi must agree in gender with the direct object if that object precedes the verb in a compound tense, using the feminine form choisie. If the object precedes the verb and is feminine and plural, the participle must agree in both gender and number using choisies.
Did you know?
- If you are describing a 'chosen one' in a mystical sense, you might use the phrase l'élu, which carries a much stronger connotation of divine or prophetic selection than le choisi.
- While choisi is common for daily decisions, the word élu is used for a 'chosen' person in a political context, such as a member of parliament.
- In French, the word choisi is often used as an adjective to describe a 'refined' or 'exquisite' style of language, such as un langage choisi.
Examples in context
- Tu as choisi ?Have you chosen?This sentence shows how to use choisi in a question.Tatoeba #5317543 by nimfeo, translation #1256136 by stb
- Je t'ai choisi !I have chosen you!This sentence shows how to use choisi to express choosing someone.Tatoeba #4681842 by sacredceltic, translation #4708058 by adamtrousers
- Tom vous a choisi.Tom has chosen you.This sentence shows how to use choisi when Tom has chosen someone.Tatoeba #5647273 by Aiji, translation #2272711 by CK
- Il a été sélectionné pour représenter son pays à la conférence internationale.He has been chosen to represent his country at the international conference.
- J'ai choisi cette robe pour la soirée de ce soir.I have chosen this dress for tonight's party.
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are picking a movie to watch.
- LéaLequel as-tu choisi ?Which one have you chosen?
- HugoJ'ai choisi le film d'action.I chose the action movie.
- LéaC'est un bon choix !That's a good choice!
- HugoMerci, je suis content d'avoir choisi celui-ci.Thanks, I'm glad I chose this one.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
