What does tirer au sort in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word tirer au sort in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use tirer au sort in French.

The word tirer au sort in French means make a random selection, make a random choice, draw, draw. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word tirer au sort

make a random selection, make a random choice

locution verbale (choisir aléatoirement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pour savoir qui va commencer, nous allons tirer au sort.
To decide who goes first we will be making a random selection.

draw

locution verbale (choisir aléatoirement [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Un enfant tira au sort le gagnant.
A child drew the winner.

draw

locution verbale (choisir aléatoirement [qch]) (lots)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Une jeune fille tira au sort les lots.
A young girl drew lots.

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