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    Asseoir (en. Sit down)

    /a.swaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something or someone sit down.
    She decided to sit the dog on the couch.
    Elle a décidé d'asseoir le chien sur le canapé.
    To place in a stable position.
    The vase needs to be placed on a flat surface.
    Il faut asseoir le vase sur une surface plane.
    To establish something on solid foundations.
    He tried to assert his authority with his colleagues.
    Il a essayé d'asseoir son autorité auprès de ses collègues.
    To institute, to found.
    The goal is to establish a new environmental policy.
    L'objectif est d'asseoir une nouvelle politique environnementale.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "asseoir" comes from the Latin 'assidēre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rest on one's laurels
    To rest on one's past successes.
    s'asseoir sur ses lauriers
    to have a seat at the table
    To have influence or a voice in an important discussion.
    avoir un siège à la table
    to sit in a circle
    To organize a meeting or discussion in a circle.
    s'asseoir en cercle

    Related Words

    seat
    Furniture to sit on.
    siège
    bench
    Wider seating for several people.
    banquette
    stool
    A seat without a backrest.
    tabouret

    Slang Meanings

    To be sidelined.
    He is currently sitting on the sidelines after his injury.
    Il est pour l'instant assis sur la touche après sa blessure.
    To be comfortably settled.
    He is just sitting in the back, enjoying the ride.
    Il est juste assis à l'arrière, profitant du trajet.