décider

Definitions of décider
  1. verb
    reach a decision
    synonyms: prendre une décision, se décider, se résoure à
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    déterminer
    reach, make, or come to a decision about something
  2. verb
    reach, make, or come to a decision about something
    synonyms: déterminer
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    mesurer
    determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
    choisir
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
    prendre une décision, se décider, se résoure à
    reach a decision
    décréter
    decide with authority
    s'orienter
    determine one's position with reference to another point
    juger
    put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
    gouverner, réglementer
    bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
    normaliser, standardiser
    cause to conform to standard or norm
    constituer un jury
    select from a list
    choisir, sélectionner
    select carefully from a group
    désigner, déterminer
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
    choisir, cibler, sélectionner
    select from a group
    capoter, renverser
    rule against
    arranger, déterminer, fixer, mettre en ordre, spécifier
    decide upon or fix definitely
    diriger, guider
    use as a guide
    adopter, épouser
    choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
    élire
    select by a vote for an office or membership
    proposer, présenter la candidature
    put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
    voter
    express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
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