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    Séances (en. Sessions)

    /se.ɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Meeting held for a specific purpose, such as a conference or assembly.
    Municipal council sessions are open to the public.
    Les séances de conseil municipal sont ouvertes au public.
    Session of practice or execution, such as a sports or work session.
    He attends yoga sessions every week.
    Il assiste à des séances de yoga chaque semaine.
    Period dedicated to a mystical or spiritual experience.
    They organized séance sessions to communicate with spirits.
    Ils ont organisé des séances de spiritisme pour communiquer avec les esprits.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sessio', which means 'action of sitting' or 'meeting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cinema sessions
    Film screenings in a cinema hall.
    séances de cinéma
    photo shoot
    Session dedicated to taking photos.
    séance photo
    training session
    Session dedicated to physical exercise.
    séance d'entraînement

    Related Words

    working session
    Meeting dedicated to professional activities.
    séance de travail
    study session
    Session dedicated to learning or revision.
    séance d'étude
    meditation session
    Period dedicated to the practice of meditation.
    séance de méditation

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised session among friends
    We're having a jam session tonight.
    On se fait une séance de jam ce soir.
    Meeting to discuss informal topics
    We're meeting for a coffee session tomorrow.
    On se retrouve pour une séance café demain.