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    S'asseyant (en. Sitting down)

    [s‿a.se.jɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of taking a seat in a sitting position.
    He is in the process of sitting on the bench.
    Il est en train de s'asseyant sur le banc.
    Movement that involves getting into a sitting posture.
    By sitting down, she relieved the pressure on her legs.
    En s'asseyant, elle a allégé la pression sur ses jambes.
    Indication of a pause or moment of rest.
    By sitting down, he took the time to think.
    En s'asseyant, il a pris le temps de réfléchir.

    Etymology

    Derived form of the verb 's'asseoir', from Latin 'assidere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resting on one's laurels
    To rest on past successes without seeking to move forward.
    s'asseyant sur ses lauriers
    sitting at a table
    To take a seat at a table to discuss or eat.
    s'asseoir à une table
    sitting down and reflecting
    To take time to think about a situation.
    s'asseoir et réfléchir

    Related Words

    to seat
    A place that stabilizes something or someone.
    asseoir
    seat
    An object on which one sits.
    siège
    bench
    A long bench or seat on which several people can sit.
    banquette

    Slang Meanings

    To sit in a casual manner.
    Sitting quietly on the beach feels good.
    On s'asseyant tranquille sur la plage, ça fait du bien.
    To take a break without worry.
    After a long day, we sit down and unwind.
    Après une longue journée, on s'asseyant et on décompresse.