C1 Expression رسمی

C'est à vous de décider

It's up to you to decide

معنی

To indicate that the decision-making power rests with the other person.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In French business culture, 'C'est à vous de décider' is often used to test a subordinate's initiative. It's not just a choice; it's an opportunity to show leadership. In Quebec, you might also hear 'C'est à ton tour de décider,' which emphasizes the sequence of decision-making in a group. In Swiss French, the phrase is used with a high degree of precision in administrative contexts to clearly define legal responsibility. In many West African countries, this phrase is used with great respect toward elders or authorities, often preceded by a title.

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Use it to end a debate

When a discussion is going in circles, use this phrase to force a conclusion.

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Watch your tone

If said too quickly, it can sound like you don't care about the outcome.

معنی

To indicate that the decision-making power rests with the other person.

🎯

Use it to end a debate

When a discussion is going in circles, use this phrase to force a conclusion.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If said too quickly, it can sound like you don't care about the outcome.

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The 'Vous' vs 'Tu' rule

Always use 'vous' in business unless you are 100% sure 'tu' is accepted.

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Pair with 'Je vous fais confiance'

Saying 'I trust you; it's up to you to decide' is a very powerful leadership phrase.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing prepositions.

C'est ___ vous ___ décider du projet.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: à, de

The correct structure is 'C'est à [personne] de [verbe]'.

Which sentence is the most formal?

Choose the formal version of 'It's up to you to decide.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il vous appartient de décider.

'Il vous appartient de' is the most formal administrative/legal register.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Quel vin devrions-nous commander ? B: Je ne m'y connais pas trop. ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est à vous de décider

This is the standard neutral/formal way to defer a choice.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are a manager giving a task to an employee.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est à vous de décider des prochaines étapes.

This shows professional delegation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality Scale

Informal
C'est toi qui vois Up to you
Neutral
C'est à vous de décider It's up to you to decide
Formal
Il vous appartient de décider It is your duty to decide

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing prepositions. جای خالی A2

C'est ___ vous ___ décider du projet.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: à, de

The correct structure is 'C'est à [personne] de [verbe]'.

Which sentence is the most formal? Choose B2

Choose the formal version of 'It's up to you to decide.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il vous appartient de décider.

'Il vous appartient de' is the most formal administrative/legal register.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Quel vin devrions-nous commander ? B: Je ne m'y connais pas trop. ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est à vous de décider

This is the standard neutral/formal way to defer a choice.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are a manager giving a task to an employee.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est à vous de décider des prochaines étapes.

This shows professional delegation.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, it means 'It's my decision.' It sounds assertive and confident.

No, it's generally very polite. It only becomes rude if your tone is dismissive.

'Décider' implies a more serious or final action, while 'choisir' is for simple options like flavors of ice cream.

Absolutely. It's very common in professional correspondence.

You say 'Ce n'est pas à vous de décider.'

Yes, 'C'est toi qui vois' is the most common informal equivalent.

Yes! 'C'est à vous de voir', 'C'est à vous de juger', etc.

In French, responsibility 'belongs' to someone, so we use the possessive 'à'.

Yes, 'Il vous appartient de décider' is a formal alternative.

Yes, it is a universal French expression.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

C'est à vous de jouer

similar

It's your turn to play/act.

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La balle est dans votre camp

synonym

The ball is in your court.

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C'est vous qui voyez

similar

It's up to you / As you see fit.

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Il vous appartient de

specialized form

It is your responsibility to.

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Trancher

builds on

To slice / To decide once and for all.

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