tirage au sort

Definitions of tirage au sort
  1. noun
    making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
    synonyms: tirage
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    type of:
    conclusion, détermination
    the act of making up your mind about something
  2. noun
    anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
    synonyms: tirage
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    type of:
    objet
    a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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