Bedeutung
To give someone the choice or responsibility to decide.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, this phrase is a hallmark of the 'politesse' that avoids conflict. It is used to maintain a relaxed social atmosphere. In Quebec, the usage is identical, but the pronunciation might be slightly more nasal. Belgians use this phrase frequently, often with a slightly more laid-back tone. In Swiss French, this is used in both casual and semi-formal contexts, reflecting the Swiss value of consensus.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to sound helpful, or with a shrug to sound indifferent.
Avoid in emergencies
Do not use this if someone is asking for help in a crisis.
Bedeutung
To give someone the choice or responsibility to decide.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to sound helpful, or with a shrug to sound indifferent.
Avoid in emergencies
Do not use this if someone is asking for help in a crisis.
Use it to be polite
It is a great way to avoid being bossy in group settings.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
C'est à toi ____ voir.
The structure is 'C'est à [person] de [infinitive]'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct version.
The preposition 'de' is required.
Complete the dialogue.
A: On prend le bus ou le métro ? B: _______
This is the correct phrase to delegate the choice.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Your friend asks you to pick a movie.
This phrase is the most natural way to let your friend decide.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenC'est à toi ____ voir.
The structure is 'C'est à [person] de [infinitive]'.
Choose the correct version.
The preposition 'de' is required.
A: On prend le bus ou le métro ? B: _______
This is the correct phrase to delegate the choice.
Your friend asks you to pick a movie.
This phrase is the most natural way to let your friend decide.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but only if you are truly empowering them to make a choice. Avoid it if they are asking for your expert opinion.
No, it is generally considered polite and flexible.
Yes, use 'vous' for formal situations or when speaking to a group.
That is exactly when you should use this phrase!
Verwandte Redewendungen
À toi de jouer
similarIt's your turn to play/act.
Comme tu veux
synonymAs you wish.
C'est à toi
similarIt's yours / It's your turn.
Tu décides
synonymYou decide.
