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

Related Phrases

sans alternativephrase
without alternatives

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
prefix
+
choix
choice
noun
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