S'asseyait (en. Sat down)

/sa.se.jɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To place oneself on a surface to be seated.

He was sitting on the park bench.

Il s'asseyait sur le banc du parc.

To adopt a sitting position.

She always sat in the same spot in class.

Elle s'asseyait toujours à la même place en classe.

To take the time to settle down.

When he arrives, he would sit for a moment before speaking.

Quand il arrive, il s'asseyait un moment avant de parler.

The verb 'asseoir' derives from the Latin 'assidĕre', which means 'to sit beside'.

sit together

To take a seat together in one place.

s'asseoir ensemble

rest on one's laurels

To rest on one's successes without seeking to progress.

s'asseoir sur ses lauriers

sit at a café

To take a moment to relax in a café.

s'asseoir à un café

to seat

To place someone or something in a sitting position.

asseoir

seated

Position of someone who is on a surface with their bottom in contact with it.

assis

bench

A seat, often padded, on which one can sit.

banquette

To settle down

After a long day, I'm going to settle down and relax.

Après une longue journée, je vais me poser et me détendre.

To grab a bite

We can sit for a moment to grab a bite before heading out again.

On peut s'asseoir un moment pour casser la croûte avant de repartir.