choisir
Regular -ir (2nd Group) Level A1 ⭐ #28 Most CommonEnglish translation: to choose / to select
Présent
Making choices.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | choisis | |
| tu | choisis | |
| il / elle | choisit | |
| nous | choisissons | |
| vous | choisissez | |
| ils / elles | choisissent |
- Quel menu choisissez-vous ? — Hangi menüyü seçiyorsunuz?
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Frequently Asked Questions: CHOISIR
Is "choisir" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"choisir" is classified as a Regular -ir (2nd Group) verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "-is, -is, -it, -issons, -issez, -issent (infix -iss-)". 2nd conjugation: adds -iss- in plural present and imparfait. Model verb for regular 2nd group French verbs characterized by the '-iss-' plural infix.
What does "choisir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "choisir" translates primarily to "to choose / to select". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "choisir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Nous choisons" instead of "Nous choisissons". Why? 2nd group verbs take the -iss- infix in plural: choisissons.
What are common idioms or expressions with "choisir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Avoir l'embarras du choix" which means "To be spoiled for choice" (e.g. "Il y a tant de plats, j'ai l'embarras du choix.").
How can I practice and memorize "choisir" conjugations? ▾
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