choice
gb/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/ us/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
A2
Anglais
~ 800
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
action
1
act of selecting between options
When you pick one thing from two or more things.
Schéma d’usage :
to make a choice between [options]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'choice' (the act or option) with 'choose' (the verb).
Synonymes
selection (More formal and neutral; often used in official or academic contexts.)
|
decision (Focuses more on the mental process and finality of choosing.)
Antonymes
compulsion (Indicates no freedom to choose, forced action.)
Collocations
make a choice
|tough choice
|choice between
|difficult choice
|personal choice
Thèmes
daily life
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She had to make a choice between staying in her hometown or moving abroad.
- Choosing the right career is an important choice in life.
- He made the wrong choice and regretted it later.
- You have no choice but to accept the offer.
- The menu offers a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have a choice between tea and coffee.
- It is a hard choice for me.
- He made a good choice.
- She has no choice but to go.
Nom
A2
entity
2
an available option
One thing you can choose from several things.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is a choice for [someone/something]
Synonymes
option (Common synonym; slightly more formal and neutral.)
|
alternative (Emphasizes a different possibility or substitute.)
Antonymes
lack of options (Indicates no available alternatives.)
Collocations
good choice
|bad choice
|popular choice
|first choice
Thèmes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Pizza is always a popular choice for parties.
- This hotel is our first choice for vacations.
- There are many choices on the menu.
- That movie was not the best choice for children.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Ice cream is my first choice.
- We have many choices here.
- This shirt is a good choice.
- That is not the right choice.
adjective
B2
property
3
of very high quality
Very good in quality.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this adjective use with the noun meaning and try to say 'a choice meat' in contexts where 'choice' means 'option'.
Synonymes
select (Emphasizes careful selection for quality.)
|
premium (Often used in marketing to suggest high-end quality.)
Antonymes
inferior (Describes low quality compared to others.)
Collocations
choice cuts
|choice words
Thèmes
quality assessment
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The chef prepared a meal using choice ingredients.
- These are choice fabrics imported from Italy.
- He offered some choice wines from his collection.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is choice meat.
- We bought choice fruit from the market.
- She picked a choice flower for the vase.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
choice
API
GB/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
US/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
Syllabes et accentuation
choice (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (choice)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: choice
- Comparative: choicer
- Superlative: choicest
Noun
- Base: choice
- Plural: choice, choices
Famille de mots
Expressions
by choice
1/bˈaɪ t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
due to personal decision
Because you want to, not because you must.
Exemples
- She works part-time by choice, not necessity.
- He is single by choice and enjoys his independence.
no choice but to
1/nˈoʊ t͡ʃˈɔɪs bˈʌt tə/
fixed phrase
only one option remains
When you must do something because there is no other option.
Exemples
- We had no choice but to walk home after the bus broke down.
- I had no choice but to accept the offer.
of choice
1/əv t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
preferred option among several possibilities
The thing that someone likes best or uses most often.
Exemples
- Coffee is my drink of choice in the morning.
- This brand is the tool of choice for professionals.