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choosing

UK
/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃuzɪŋ/
choosing up

Translations

choosingnoun
choixSens général : le fait de choisir ou le résultat du choix.
The choosing of a college major is a significant decision for many students.
Le choix d'une spécialité universitaire est une décision importante pour de nombreux étudiants.
Additional translations
sélectionPlus soutenu ou plus concret selon le contexte.
Synonyms
choice
selection
decision
option
preference
choosinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃuzɪŋ/
Used attributively: e.g. "choosing customers".
choisissantEmployé comme participe présent à valeur adjectivale.
The choosing shoppers compared prices carefully before buying.
Les acheteurs choisissant comparent soigneusement les prix avant d'acheter.
chooseverb

choosing

Gerund

chose
Past Simple
chosen
Past Participle
choosing
Gerund
UK
/tʃuːz/
US
/tʃuz/
She had to choose between the two job offers.
Elle a dû choisir entre les deux offres d’emploi.
Additional translations
élireEmploi plus formel pour un choix de personne à une fonction ou à un honneur.
désignerEmploi formel pour sélectionner une personne à un rôle précis.
vouloirDans un emploi conditionnel ou familier, pour exprimer une préférence ou une envie.
Synonyms
determine
pick
designate
select
opt
decide
elect
prefer
Antonyms
refuse
reject

Definitions

choosingnoun
The act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
The choosing of a college major is a significant decision for many students.
The choice or option that has been selected; a selection.
Everyone was pleased with his choosing of the film for movie night.
choosinggerund / present participle
Selecting; engaged in the act of choosing.
The choosing shoppers compared prices carefully before buying.
chooseverb
To select from a number of possibilities.
She had to choose between the two job offers.
To decide on a course of action, especially after careful thought.
He chose to stay home instead of going out with his friends.
To prefer or decide in favor of something.
They chose to support the local charity.
To wish or desire; to feel inclined.
Come if you choose, but there's no obligation.
To select a person or thing for a particular role, purpose, or honour.
The committee chose her as chairperson.
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