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    Sièges (en. Seats)

    /sjɛʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Furniture to sit on, often with a backrest.
    He sat down on a comfortable seat.
    Il s'est assis sur un siège confortable.
    Position or post held by a person in an organization.
    She obtained a seat on the city council.
    Elle a obtenu un siège au conseil municipal.
    Action of blocking or taking a position.
    The troops set up a siege around the city.
    Les troupes ont mis en place un siège autour de la ville.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sedes', meaning 'seat' or 'place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a seat
    to sit somewhere.
    prendre un siège
    registered office
    main address of a company.
    siège social
    ejector seat
    seat allowing the ejection of a pilot in case of emergency.
    siège éjectable

    Related Words

    to seat
    to place someone in a seat.
    asseoir
    chair
    furniture with a similar use.
    chaise
    armchair
    cushioned seat with arms.
    fauteuil

    Slang Meanings

    Can refer to a comfortable position.
    I found a good seat to watch the game.
    J'ai trouvé un bon siège pour regarder le match.
    Used to speak of acquired authority.
    He is too small to have a seat at the adult table.
    Il est trop petit pour avoir un siège à la table des adultes.