décider

Senses

1. 1.

   to decide

   to make a choice or resolution about something

2. 2.

   to determine

   to settle or cause something to be decided

3. 3.

   to persuade

   to influence someone to do something (with *décider quelqu'un à* + infinitive)

Examples

• "J'ai décidé de partir en vacances la semaine prochaine."

  I decided to go on vacation next week.

• "Le résultat de l'examen a décidé de son avenir."

  The exam result determined his future.

• "Elle m'a décidé à accepter cette opportunité."

  She persuaded me to accept this opportunity.

Usage

*Décider* is one of the most common French verbs. Use *décider de + infinitive* (to decide to do) or *décider que* (to decide that). The reflexive *se décider* means "to make up one's mind" and is very common in spoken French.