La décision
Example: La décision finale sera prise après la réunion de demain.
Definition
"La décision" refers to the act or process of making a choice or coming to a conclusion after consideration. It often involves selecting a course of action among various options, such as in the phrase: 'La décision finale sera prise après la réunion de demain.'
Etymology
The word "la décision" comes from the Latin 'decisio,' meaning 'a cutting off' or 'a settling.' It entered French through Old French, reflecting the idea of cutting off alternatives to arrive at a conclusion. Did you know that the root 'decidere' literally means 'to cut off'?
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"La décision" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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