Ne pas avoir le choix
Example: Parfois, on ne pas avoir le choix face aux décisions difficiles.
Definition
"Ne pas avoir le choix" means to be in a situation where there is no alternative or option available, forcing someone to accept or do something without the possibility of selecting a different course of action. For example, sometimes one does not have a choice when facing difficult decisions.
Translations
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To have no choice -
No tener elección -
Geen keus hebben -
No tenir cap altra opció -
Keine Wahl haben
Etymology
The phrase "Ne pas avoir le choix" comes from French, where 'ne pas' is a negation meaning 'not,' 'avoir' means 'to have,' and 'le choix' means 'the choice.' Together, it literally translates to 'not to have the choice,' expressing the lack of alternatives. This expression reflects how language captures situations of obligation or necessity.
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