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    Siege (en. Seat)

    /sjɛdʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Furniture used for sitting, featuring a backrest and sometimes armrests.
    The director's seat is made of leather.
    Le siège du directeur est en cuir.
    The action or state of being besieged.
    The city was under siege for several months.
    La ville a subi un siège pendant plusieurs mois.
    A privileged place or position.
    He obtained a seat on the board of directors.
    Il a obtenu un siège au conseil d'administration.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sediculum', a diminutive of 'sedes' meaning 'seat' or 'place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a seat
    To sit in order to listen or participate in a discussion.
    prendre un siège
    head office
    Main location where a company is established.
    siège social
    ejection seat
    Airplane seat designed to be ejected in case of emergency.
    siège éjectable

    Related Words

    cushion
    Padded fabric used for comfort on a seat.
    coussin
    bench
    Long and padded seat often used in restaurants.
    banquette
    armchair
    Comfortable seat with arms and a backrest.
    fauteuil

    Slang Meanings

    Slang for a seat in a popular place.
    He got a good seat on the terrace of the café.
    Il a pris un bon siège à la terrasse du café.
    Used to describe a position of power in an organization.
    She finally landed a real seat on the management team.
    Elle a enfin décroché un vrai siège dans l'équipe de direction.