La décision
Example: La décision du chef a changé le projet rapidement.
Definition
"La décision" refers to the act or process of making a choice or coming to a conclusion, especially in a management context where a leader or authority determines a course of action. For example, "la décision" of the manager can quickly change the direction of a project.
Etymology
The word "la décision" comes from the Latin 'decisio,' meaning 'a cutting off' or 'a settlement.' It entered French through Old French, reflecting the idea of cutting through doubt to reach a conclusion. Did you know? The root 'decidere' literally means 'to cut down,' which metaphorically relates to cutting off alternatives to make a final choice.
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"La décision" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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