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sans choix
/sɑ̃ ʃwa/
without options
Il a dû accepter le travail sans choix.
He had to accept the job without options.
formalinformal
Having no options or alternatives; forced to accept a situation without any other possibilities.
Dans cette situation, nous devons agir sans choix.
In this situation, we have to act without options.
Elle a signé le contrat sans choix.
She signed the contract without any other options.
This phrase emphasizes a lack of alternatives or freedom in decision-making.
Collocations
être sans choixto have no optionsagir sans choixto act without options
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Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often carries a sense of resignation or lack of control.
Gold Rule
Emphasizing Lack of Options
Use 'sans choix' to highlight that someone had no other options or was forced into a decision.
Word Origin
Composed of 'sans' (without) and 'choix' (choice), reflecting a lack of alternatives.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe situations where someone has no other options or is forced into a decision.
Word Breakdown
sans
without
prefixchoix
choice
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