ton choix
The English phrase 'your choice' is translated into French as ton choix.
ton choix is a phrase used to tell someone that they can decide which option to take.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective ton (your) and the noun choix (choice).
How does it change in a sentence?
Use votre choix instead of ton choix when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people.
Did you know?
- Saying c'est ton choix can carry a subtle warning or a sense of burden, implying that the person must bear the full responsibility or risk of the outcome.
- While ton choix is the literal translation, a French speaker is more likely to use the idiomatic phrase à toi de voir when telling someone the decision is theirs.
- The noun choix is actually derived from a verb meaning 'to see distinctly' or 'to differentiate', suggesting that making a choice is an act of visual discernment.
Examples in context
- Ce fut ton choix.That was your choice.This sentence shows the use of ton choix in the past tense.Tatoeba #4466520 by sacredceltic, translation #2647078 by CK
- Fais ton choix.Make your choice.This sentence uses ton choix as a command to make a choice.Tatoeba #476886 by sacredceltic, translation #17190 by CK
- C’est ton choix.That's your choice.This sentence uses ton choix to state a current fact.Tatoeba #2269493 by MartinShadock, translation #2252551 by CK
- À votre convenance, choisissez la date qui vous convient le mieux pour l'entretien.At your convenience, choose the date that suits you best for the interview.
- Comme tu veux, je suis ouvert à toutes les suggestions.As you wish, I'm open to any suggestions.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are deciding on a movie to watch.
- ChloéOn regarde une comédie ou un film d'action ?Shall we watch a comedy or an action movie?
- GabrielPeu importe, c'est ton choix, Chloé.Either one, it's your choice, Chloé.
- ChloéAlors, on va choisir la comédie.In that case, let's go with the comedy.
- GabrielD'accord, ça me convient très bien.Okay, that works great for me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries choix, ton, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
