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    M'asseoir (en. Sit down)

    /m a.sɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take a seat in a sitting position.
    I will sit on the chair.
    Je vais m'asseoir sur la chaise.
    To settle down to rest or talk.
    She likes to sit in the park to read.
    Elle aime s'asseoir dans le parc pour lire.
    To install oneself temporarily.
    He sat on the bench for a while.
    Il s'est assis sur le banc pendant un moment.

    Etymology

    The verb 'to sit' comes from the Latin 'assidere', which means 'to be seated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To rest on my laurels
    To rest on one's achievements.
    M'asseoir sur mes lauriers
    To sit at a table
    To join a group for a conversation or a meal.
    S'asseoir à une table
    To sit next to someone
    To choose a place near a person.
    M'asseoir à côté de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    seat
    An object on which one can sit.
    siège
    chair
    A piece of furniture designed for sitting.
    chaise
    to stand
    Being in an upright position without sitting down.
    rester debout

    Slang Meanings

    To settle down
    After a long walk, I just came to settle down.
    Après une longue marche, je suis venu juste me poser.
    To take a break
    He decided to take a break and sit down for a moment.
    Il a décidé de s'offrir une pause et de m'asseoir un moment.