La décision
Example: La décision d'investir dans cette entreprise est importante.
Definition
"La décision" in finance refers to the act of making a choice or judgment regarding financial matters, such as investments or expenditures. It involves evaluating options and selecting the best course of action to achieve financial goals, as in the phrase: La décision d'investir dans cette entreprise est importante.
Etymology
The French word "la décision" comes from the Latin 'decisio,' which means a cutting off or settlement. It evolved into Old French as 'decision,' retaining the meaning of making a firm resolution or choice. Did you know? The root 'decidere' literally means 'to cut off,' symbolizing the act of cutting off other options when making a decision.
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"La décision" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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