to choose one thing instead of another
choisir une chose au lieu d'une autre (choisir une chose au lieu d'une autre)
"We decided to opt for the smaller but cheaper apartment."
"Nous avons décidé de opter pour l'appartement plus petit mais moins cher." (nous avons decide de opter pour l'appartement plus petit mais moins cher)
to support each other, especially in difficult times
to turn ideas or words into practical steps or results
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
to complete final details of an arrangement
to reconnect with someone from the past