French Phrase
Choisis un point de rendez‑vous sûr pour la famille.
Meaning
This sentence is a piece of advice: pick a safe place where the whole family can meet if they get separated. It stresses safety and planning, especially useful in outings, trips, or emergencies.
When to use
Use it when you are organizing a family outing, a day at a theme park, a hike, or any situation where members might lose each other. It’s also common in safety briefings for schools or community groups.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Choisisunpointderendez-voussûrpourlafamille
Choisis (imperative)
‘Choisis’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb *choisir*; it gives a direct command or advice.
un point de rendez‑vous
A noun phrase where *point* (masc.) is modified by the complement *de rendez‑vous* (meeting point).
sûr (adjective agreement)
The adjective *sûr* agrees with the masculine singular noun *point*; use *sûre* only with a feminine noun.
pour la famille
A prepositional phrase indicating the beneficiary; *famille* is feminine singular, so the article is *la*.
🗨In Conversation
Si on se perd pendant la randonnée, où on se retrouve ?
If we get lost during the hike, where will we meet?
Choisis un point de rendez‑vous sûr pour la famille.
Choose a safe meeting point for the family.
✕Common Mistakes
Choisis un point de rendez‑vous sûre pour la famille.
The adjective must agree with *point* (masculine), so *sûr* is correct, not *sûre*.
Choisis un point de rendez‑vous sécurisé pour la famille.
While *sécurisé* is understandable, native speakers prefer *sûr* in this short advisory sentence.
Choisis point de rendez‑vous sûr pour la famille.
Dropping the article *un* makes the phrase sound incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Détermine un lieu de rencontre sécurisé pour la famille.
Determine a secure meeting place for the family.
Fixe un point de rassemblement sûr pour toute la famille.
Set a safe gathering point for the whole family.
Choisis un endroit où la famille peut se retrouver en toute sécurité.
Choose a place where the family can meet safely.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking countries, families often agree on a well‑known landmark—like a statue, a café, or a specific bench—as their *point de rendez‑vous*. It’s considered polite to confirm the spot with everyone, especially with children, to avoid confusion.