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To indicate that the decision-making power rests with the other person.
문화적 배경
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.
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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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.
The 'Vous' vs 'Tu' rule
Always use 'vous' in business unless you are 100% sure 'tu' is accepted.
Pair with 'Je vous fais confiance'
Saying 'I trust you; it's up to you to decide' is a very powerful leadership phrase.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing prepositions.
C'est ___ vous ___ décider du projet.
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.'
'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. ________.
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.
This shows professional delegation.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality Scale
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제C'est ___ vous ___ décider du projet.
The correct structure is 'C'est à [personne] de [verbe]'.
Choose the formal version of 'It's up to you to decide.'
'Il vous appartient de' is the most formal administrative/legal register.
A: Quel vin devrions-nous commander ? B: Je ne m'y connais pas trop. ________.
This is the standard neutral/formal way to defer a choice.
You are a manager giving a task to an employee.
This shows professional delegation.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 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.
관련 표현
C'est à vous de jouer
similarIt's your turn to play/act.
La balle est dans votre camp
synonymThe ball is in your court.
C'est vous qui voyez
similarIt's up to you / As you see fit.
Il vous appartient de
specialized formIt is your responsibility to.
Trancher
builds onTo slice / To decide once and for all.
