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    Gisait (en. Was lying)

    /ʒi.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be lying down, in a state of rest.
    He lay quietly on the grass.
    Il gisait tranquillement sur l'herbe.
    To be in a condition of decomposition or forgetfulness.
    The book had been lying on the table for months.
    Le livre gisait sur la table depuis des mois.
    To be inanimate or without life.
    The remains lay in the water, forgotten by all.
    Les restes gisait dans l'eau, oubliés par tous.

    Etymology

    The origin of the verb "gisait" comes from the Latin 'jacere', meaning 'to lie down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lying in oblivion
    Refers to something that is completely forgotten.
    gisant dans l'oubli
    he lay there
    Expresses prolonged immobility or a state of abandonment.
    il gisait là

    Related Words

    to lie
    Verb meaning to be lying down.
    giser
    rest
    State of relaxation or absence of activity.
    repos

    Slang Meanings

    To be inactive or to lounge around.
    After a long day, he just lay on the couch.
    Après une longue journée, il n'a fait que gisait sur le canapé.