Choose vs Decide vs Opt vs Pick vs Prefer vs Select

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Choose

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 verb

Decide

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 verb

Opt

Top 2000 (courant) C1 verb

Pick

Top 1000 (très courant) A2 verb

Prefer

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 verb

Select

Top 1000 (très courant) B2 verb

	Choose	Decide	Opt	Pick	Prefer	Select
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈsaɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdz/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪd/","/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɒpt// 🇺🇸 //ɑpt//	🇬🇧 /["/pɪk/","/pɪks/","/pɪkt/","/ˈpɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pɪk/","/pɪks/","/pɪkt/","/ˈpɪkɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈfɜː(r)/","/prɪˈfɜːz/","/prɪˈfɜːd/","/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈfɜːr/","/prɪˈfɜːrz/","/prɪˈfɜːrd/","/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/
Sens	prendre une chose dans un groupe to pick one thing from a group	Choisir quelque chose après y avoir réfléchi. To choose something after thinking about it.	Choisir quelque chose ou décider de faire quelque chose. To choose something or decide to do something.	To choose or select something.	Aimer une chose plus qu'une autre To like one thing more than another	Choisir quelque chose ou quelqu'un dans un groupe. To choose something or someone from a group.
Exemple	You can choose any dessert from the menu.	I need to decide what to eat for dinner.	Many students opt for online classes instead of traditional ones.	I will pick an apple from the tree.	I prefer apples to oranges.	Please select the option that best fits your needs.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR	A1	A1	C1	A2	A1	B2
Nature grammaticale	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Collocations	carefully, wisely, freely, be able to, be free to, can, between, from, pick and choose	eventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decided, eventually, finally, ultimately, be able to, be unable to, cannot, against, between, in favour/​favor of, decide for yourself, the task of deciding something, to be decided	opt for a choice, opt out of participation, opt into a program	at random, randomly, out, as, for, freshly picked	greatly, much, overwhelmingly, would, tend to, appear to, over, to	carefully, specially, specifically, allow somebody to, enable somebody to, according to, as, for, be selected on the basis of, well selected
Antonymes	reject, discard	hesitate, waver, vacillate	reject, disregard	reject, discard, ignore	dislike, detest, abhor	reject, dismiss
Erreurs fréquentes	Using 'chose' instead of 'choose' in present tense, 'Choosing' without an object, e.g., 'I choose.'	Using 'decide' without an object (e.g., 'I decide.' should be 'I decide to go.')., Confusing 'decide' with 'deciding' when discussing ongoing choices., Saying 'decide for' instead of 'decide on' for choices.	Confused with 'choose' - 'opt' is more formal., Misuse with 'to' - should be 'opt for' or 'opt out'., Forgets to specify the option after 'opt'.	'Pick' is often confused with 'choose', but 'pick' implies a more casual selection., Learners sometimes forget to include an object after 'pick'. For example, say 'pick a fruit', not just 'pick'., Overuse 'pick' when 'select' is more appropriate in formal writing.	Confusing 'prefer' with 'like' — 'prefer' is stronger and implies a choice., Using 'prefer' without 'to' when comparing two things., Incorrectly placing the objects in the sentence structure.	Confused with 'elect' which means to choose someone for a position., Using 'select' as a standalone word without an object., Mistaking 'select' for 'collect' which has a different meaning.
Notes d'usage	Utilisez 'choisir' lorsque vous avez plusieurs options. C'est approprié dans les contextes parlés et écrits. Évitez d'utiliser 'choisir' pour des situations qui nécessitent un consentement ou une approbation. Use 'choose' when you have multiple options. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using 'choose' for situations that require consent or approval.	Utilise 'décider' dans les conversations de tous les jours quand tu parles de choix. C'est neutre, donc ça convient à n'importe quel contexte, mais pas idéal pour de l'écrit très formel. Use 'decide' in everyday conversation when you're talking about choices. It's neutral, so it's suitable for any context, but not ideal for very formal writing.	Utilisez 'opter' pour parler de choix ou de préférences. C'est plus formel que 'choisir' et convient à l'écrit. Use 'opt' when discussing choices or preferences. It is more formal than 'choose' and suitable for written English.	Use 'pick' when choosing items, people, or options. It is generally neutral but can be informal in contexts like 'pick a movie'. Avoid using it in very formal situations.	Utilisez 'préférer' pour exprimer un choix entre deux options. Il convient aussi bien à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, mais est moins courant dans un style très formel. Use 'prefer' to express a choice between two options. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts but is less common in very formal writing.	Utilisez 'select' pour parler de faire un choix, surtout dans des contextes formels ou lorsqu'il s'agit de choix dans des applications ou des processus. Évitez de l'utiliser dans des conversations trop décontractées où des mots plus simples comme 'pick' (choisir) pourraient être plus appropriés. Use 'select' when talking about making a choice, especially in formal contexts or when referring to choices in applications or processes. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'pick' might be more appropriate.

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I choose not to do it.

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Choose

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If they decide that they want you,

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They must decide now how to end it.

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If they decide that they want you,

Decide

Questions fréquentes : Choose vs Decide vs Opt vs Pick vs Prefer vs Select

Quelle est la différence entre Choose, Decide, Opt, Pick, Prefer et Select ?

Choose: to pick one thing from a group Decide: To choose something after thinking about it. Opt: To choose something or decide to do something. Pick: To choose or select something. Prefer: To like one thing more than another Select: To choose something or someone from a group.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Choose, Decide, Opt, Pick, Prefer et Select ?

Opt est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Choose, Decide, Opt, Pick, Prefer et Select sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Choose: A1, Decide: A1, Opt: C1, Pick: A2, Prefer: A1, Select: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Choose, Decide, Opt, Pick, Prefer et Select ?

Choose: verb, Decide: verb, Opt: verb, Pick: verb, Prefer: verb, Select: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Choose: You can choose any dessert from the menu. Decide: I need to decide what to eat for dinner. Opt: Many students opt for online classes instead of traditional ones. Pick: I will pick an apple from the tree. Prefer: I prefer apples to oranges. Select: Please select the option that best fits your needs.

Puis-je utiliser Choose, Decide, Opt, Pick, Prefer et Select de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Choose, Decide, Opt, Pick, Prefer et Select sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.