Meaning
L'expression anglaise « I’ve decided to » signifie « j’ai décidé de » en français. Elle est utilisée pour exprimer une décision que vous avez prise récemment ou après réflexion. Cette formule implique que la décision est ferme et réfléchie.
Par exemple, si vous dites « I’ve decided to learn French », cela signifie que vous avez pris la décision de commencer à apprendre le français. Cette phrase peut être utilisée dans divers contextes, qu'ils soient personnels ou professionnels.
Il est important de noter que « I’ve decided to » est souvent suivi d'un verbe à l'infinitif pour indiquer l'action que vous avez décidé d'entreprendre. Voici quelques exemples :
- « I’ve decided to change my job. »
- « I’ve decided to start exercising regularly. »
- « I’ve decided to travel to Europe next summer. »
En utilisant cette expression, vous communiquez clairement votre intention et la détermination qui accompagne votre décision.
Today's Sentences
- I’ve decided to get a dog.
- I’ve decided to try surfing.
- I’ve decided to move to a bigger city.
- I’ve decided to start intermittent fasting.
- I’ve decided to read two books a month.
- Writer's Note
01
I’ve decided to get a dog.
Situation 1
The cake shop is busy today.
I think we’d better wait, there’s a line in front.
I’ve never seen it this busy.
Business seems good.
Situation 2
How long did they say it would take?
For battery replacements they say 30 minutes.
I think we’d better wait.
Yes, let’s wait and then go for lunch after.
02
I’ve decided to try surfing.
Situation 1
You’ve been late to practice every day this week.
Sorry coach.
Punctuality is just as important as discipline and respect.
I think we’d better try harder.
Je pense que nous ferions mieux de faire plus d'efforts.
I'll try to be at practice on time.
Situation 2
Our IVF cycle failed this time.
It’s ok.
Let’s try another round.
Essayons un autre tour.
I think we’d better try harder.
Having a baby is important but I think we should practice self-care too.
03
I’ve decided to move to a bigger city.
Situation 1
It’s here somewhere!
We’ve been looking for your keys everywhere.
It’s here, I know it.
I think we’d better give up.
Situation 2
I can’t find it anywhere, I’ve been looking for the past hour.
I can’t believe you lost our wedding ring.
It’s here, don’t worry.
I think we’d better give up.
04
I’ve decided to start intermittent fasting.
Situation 1
I can’t believe you just said that.
I didn’t mean it that way.
I think we’d better change the subject, I’m getting annoyed.
Let’s talk about something else then.
Situation 2
Can I borrow some money?
I think we’d better change the subject.
Why?
I don’t lend money to my close friends.
It gets messy.
Ça devient compliqué.
05
I’ve decided to read two books a month.
Situation 1
Did you get your lab results back?
Yes, I’ve got high cholesterol levels.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
Diet and exercise is the answer I guess.
Situation 2
I keep getting a cold.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
I think that’s a good idea.
More fruits, veggies, and some exercise.
Writer's Note
Use "I’ve" in a sentence when you are either speaking or writing informally. "I’ve" is used in conversational and casual situations. Here are some examples:
- I've been to Seattle.
- I've tried bowling.
- I've finished my dinner.
- I've never had a girlfriend.
- I've never been mini-golfing.
Try them out! What activities, places, or things have you done in the past?
