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sélectif

selective

adjective seh-lek-TEEF Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

discriminating

Usage Note

Sélectif describes a person, process, or system that chooses carefully among options. The feminine form is sélective. In French education, a concours sélectif is a competitive entrance exam admitting only a fraction of candidates, making the adjective common in discussions of the grandes écoles system.

Examples

"Il est très sélectif dans le choix de ses amis."

Natural Translation

He is very selective in choosing his friends.

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