Choose vs Elect vs Select

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Choose

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 verb

Elect

Top 2000 (courant) B2 verb

Select

Top 1000 (très courant) B2 verb

	Choose	Elect	Select
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈlekt/","/ɪˈlekts/","/ɪˈlektɪd/","/ɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈlekt/","/ɪˈlekts/","/ɪˈlektɪd/","/ɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/
Sens	prendre une chose dans un groupe to pick one thing from a group	Choisir quelqu'un pour un job ou une position, souvent en votant. To choose someone for a job or position, usually by voting.	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.	The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming election.	Please select the option that best fits your needs.
Registre	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR	A1	B2	B2
Nature grammaticale	verb	verb	verb
Collocations	carefully, wisely, freely, be able to, be free to, can, between, from, pick and choose	annually, locally, nationally, to, be elected, get elected, be declared elected	carefully, specially, specifically, allow somebody to, enable somebody to, according to, as, for, be selected on the basis of, well selected
Antonymes	reject, discard	reject, dismiss	reject, dismiss
Erreurs fréquentes	Using 'chose' instead of 'choose' in present tense, 'Choosing' without an object, e.g., 'I choose.'	Often confused with 'select', which is broader than voting., Incorrectly used in non-voting contexts, like choosing items., Assuming it can only refer to political positions.	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.	On utilise 'élire' pour parler de choix officiels, comme dans les élections. À éviter dans les conversations informelles pour choisir des trucs non officiels. Use 'elect' when discussing formal selections, like in elections. Avoid in casual conversation about choosing non-official things.	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.

Vois-le dans de vrais extraits

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

And Robert wiII choose a new Hand of the King,

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

they're forcing you to choose between the piccolo and the oboe.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

I choose not to do it.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

And Robert wiII choose a new Hand of the King,

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

they're forcing you to choose between the piccolo and the oboe.

Choose

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

...but you have elected the way of pain!

Elect

All right, select the field of fire. Crossfire with the one in the bell tower.

Select

Questions fréquentes : Choose vs Elect vs Select

Quelle est la différence entre Choose, Elect et Select ?

Choose: to pick one thing from a group Elect: To choose someone for a job or position, usually by voting. Select: To choose something or someone from a group.

Choose, Elect et Select sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Choose: A1, Elect: B2, Select: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Choose, Elect et Select ?

Choose: verb, Elect: verb, Select: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Choose: You can choose any dessert from the menu. Elect: The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming election. Select: Please select the option that best fits your needs.

Puis-je utiliser Choose, Elect et Select de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Choose, Elect 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.