French Phrase
Choisis 'Retrait'.
Meaning
This is a direct command telling someone to select the option labeled “Retrait”. It is commonly seen on screens of banking apps, ATMs, or e‑commerce sites where the user must choose a withdrawal or pick‑up method.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving a clear, informal instruction in a UI or conversation, especially when guiding a user through a step‑by‑step process. In formal contexts or when speaking to a customer you don’t know well, switch to the polite form “Choisissez ‘Retrait’”.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Choisis'Retrait'
Imperative (tu) of choisir
For -er verbs, the singular informal imperative adds an -s (choisis). In spoken French the -s is often dropped, but it is required before a vowel or for clarity.
Noun Retrait
Retrait is a masculine noun meaning 'withdrawal' or 'pick‑up', often used in banking or retail contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Quel mode de paiement souhaites‑tu ?
Which payment method do you want?
Choisis 'Retrait'.
Choose 'Withdrawal'.
✕Common Mistakes
Choisissez 'Retrait'.
Use the informal “Choisis” only with friends or when the app’s tone is casual; otherwise the polite form is appropriate.
Choisis Retrait.
The option name should stay in quotes to indicate it’s a label, and the noun is masculine, so no article is needed.
Choisis le retrait.
Adding the article changes the nuance; UI labels are usually quoted without an article.
↔Alternatives
Sélectionne 'Retrait'.
Select 'Withdrawal'.
Opte pour 'Retrait'.
Opt for 'Withdrawal'.
Choisissez 'Retrait'.
Choose 'Withdrawal' (formal).
Cultural Tip
In French digital interfaces, the word “Retrait” can refer to cash withdrawal at an ATM, a pick‑up of goods in a store, or a bank transfer. Always make sure the surrounding context makes the meaning clear. When addressing customers in a professional setting, use the polite imperative “Choisissez”.