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    Séance (en. Session)

    /se.ɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Meeting intended for a specific task, such as a training session.
    I have a yoga session scheduled for this evening.
    J'ai une séance de yoga prévue pour ce soir.
    Period during which one attends a film screening or a performance.
    The movie session starts at 8:30 PM.
    La séance du cinéma commence à 20h30.
    Session with a professional, such as a therapist.
    I have my therapy session tomorrow.
    J'ai ma séance de thérapie demain.
    Session during which an official activity or event takes place.
    The municipal council session started at 6 PM.
    La séance du conseil municipal a commencé à 18h.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'sessio', 'sessionis', meaning the action of sitting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opening session
    First meeting of an event or a series of sessions.
    séance d'ouverture
    photo session
    Session for photographic shoots.
    séance photo
    movie screening
    Scheduled times for film screenings.
    séance de cinéma

    Related Words

    session
    Period of time during which specific events occur.
    session
    meeting
    Gathering of people to discuss particular topics.
    réunion
    training
    Session of physical or mental preparation.
    entraînement

    Slang Meanings

    catch-up session
    He is going to a catch-up session to get up to speed.
    Il va à une séance de rattrapage pour se mettre à jour.
    signing session
    The author is organizing a signing session for his new book.
    L'auteur organise une séance de dédicace pour son nouveau livre.