Assistait (en. Assisted)

/a.si.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be present or accompany a person during an event.
He was attending the family meeting.
Il assistait à la réunion de famille.
To help or support someone in a task or need.
She was assisting the patients at the hospital.
Elle assistait les patients à l'hôpital.
To witness an event.
They were attending a memorable concert.
Ils assistait à un concert mémorable.

Etymology

From Old French 'assister', originating from Latin 'assistere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to attend something
To be present at an event.
assister à quelque chose
to assist someone
To help someone with a task.
assister quelqu'un

Related Words

assistant
A person who helps or supports in a task.
assistant
assistance
The action of helping or supporting.
assistance

Slang Meanings

To be there without really getting involved.
He was just attending the party without participating.
Il assistait juste à la soirée sans participer.
To passively watch a situation.
They were watching the scene without intervening.
Ils assistaient à la scène sans intervenir.