Significado
To have the right or opportunity to participate in a discussion.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is deeply linked to the French tradition of 'concertation' (consultation) between the state and social partners (unions, etc.). In Quebec, the phrase is used similarly but sometimes competes with the more English-influenced 'avoir son mot à dire'. In the complex Belgian political system, 'avoir voix au chapitre' is often used to describe the rights of different linguistic communities. Given the Swiss tradition of direct democracy, this phrase is frequently used in the context of referendums and local assemblies.
Use it in the negative
It is often more powerful when used to complain about exclusion: 'On ne m'a laissé aucune voix au chapitre.'
No 'une'!
Remember: 'avoir voix', not 'avoir une voix'. This is the most common error for learners.
Significado
To have the right or opportunity to participate in a discussion.
Use it in the negative
It is often more powerful when used to complain about exclusion: 'On ne m'a laissé aucune voix au chapitre.'
No 'une'!
Remember: 'avoir voix', not 'avoir une voix'. This is the most common error for learners.
Professionalism
Using this in a job interview when asking about team dynamics will make you sound very sophisticated and professional.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the expression.
Dans cette entreprise, les employés ne ____ pas ____ au chapitre.
The expression is 'avoir voix au chapitre' without any article before 'voix'.
Which sentence uses the expression correctly in a formal context?
Choose the best option:
Option B is the correct formal usage. Option A is too trivial, C adds an article, and D uses the wrong preposition.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Pourquoi es-tu fâché ? B: Parce qu'on a pris cette décision sans moi ! J'estime que je devrais ____ ____ ____ ____.
While 'avoir mon mot à dire' works, 'avoir voix au chapitre' fits a more formal or serious tone of grievance.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Situation: A minority shareholder wants to influence the company's direction.
Having a say in company direction is a classic 'voix au chapitre' scenario.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formal vs. Informal
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDans cette entreprise, les employés ne ____ pas ____ au chapitre.
The expression is 'avoir voix au chapitre' without any article before 'voix'.
Choose the best option:
Option B is the correct formal usage. Option A is too trivial, C adds an article, and D uses the wrong preposition.
A: Pourquoi es-tu fâché ? B: Parce qu'on a pris cette décision sans moi ! J'estime que je devrais ____ ____ ____ ____.
While 'avoir mon mot à dire' works, 'avoir voix au chapitre' fits a more formal or serious tone of grievance.
Situation: A minority shareholder wants to influence the company's direction.
Having a say in company direction is a classic 'voix au chapitre' scenario.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is always 'au chapitre'. 'Du' would imply the voice belongs to the chapter, whereas 'au' implies the right to speak *within* the assembly.
Yes, 'Les femmes ont enfin voix au chapitre dans cette industrie.'
Not at all. It is very common in modern journalism and formal business French.
'Avoir son mot à dire' is more casual. 'Avoir voix au chapitre' implies a more formal or institutional right.
Yes, you can add adjectives like 'grande' or 'aucune' to modify the level of influence.
Not necessarily. It can just mean that your opinion is sought and respected during a deliberation.
Only if the conversation is about something serious. You wouldn't use it for choosing a restaurant.
It would sound a bit cold or overly formal, but it could be used ironically or during a very serious talk about boundaries.
It is always singular in this expression.
Indirectly, as it comes from monastic rules which were based on religious life, but it's not a biblical quote.
Frases relacionadas
avoir son mot à dire
synonymTo have one's say
être partie prenante
similarTo be a stakeholder
donner carte blanche
contrastTo give full authority
faire de la figuration
contrastTo be there just for show
avoir le dernier mot
builds onTo have the final say
