Situées (en. Located)
/si.ty.e/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is found at a given place.
The mountains are situated to the east of the valley.
Les montagnes sont situées à l'est de la vallée.
Describes a geographical location or position.
The houses are well situated near the schools.
Les maisons sont bien situées près des écoles.
Refers to the position of an object or place in relation to others.
This hotel is located by the sea.
Cet hôtel est situé au bord de la mer.
Etymology
From the verb 'situer', which comes from the Latin 'situare', meaning 'to place, to establish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
located in the center
Which is found in the middle of something.
situé au centre
located by the sea
Which is placed near the sea.
situé en bord de mer
located in a rural area
Which is located in the countryside or on the outskirts of the city.
situé dans une zone rurale
Related Words
to situate
Determine the location or position of something.
situer
situation
The place or position in which something is located.
situation
location
The action of finding or designating a location.
localisation
Slang Meanings
To be in the right spot.
This city is located in a nice area.
Cette ville est située dans un coin sympa.
To be stuck somewhere.
This café is located right next to the bakery.
Ce café est situé juste à côté de la boulangerie.