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    S’asseoir (en. Sit)

    /s‿as.war/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To assume a sitting position.
    He sits on the chair.
    Il s'assoit sur la chaise.
    To take a place in a location.
    She sat in the sun.
    Elle s'est assise au soleil.
    To occupy a position or role.
    He often sits at the head of the table during meetings.
    Il s'assoit souvent à la tête de la table lors des réunions.
    To settle (for a meeting, an event).
    We are going to sit down to discuss the project.
    Nous allons nous asseoir pour discuter du projet.
    To adopt an attitude or position.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'assidere', composed of 'ad-' (near) and 'sedere' (to sit).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sit at a table
    To take a seat at a table for eating or discussing.
    s’asseoir à une table
    to rest on one's laurels
    To rest on past successes without seeking to progress.
    s’asseoir sur ses lauriers
    to sit in a circle
    To take a place in a circular manner around a central point.
    s’asseoir en rond

    Related Words

    seated
    Which is in a sitting position.
    assis
    chair
    Furniture intended for sitting.
    chaise
    position
    The state of a body in relation to a reference point.
    position

    Slang Meanings

    To take a moment to rest.
    After a long day, I'm going to sit down and take a moment.
    Après une longue journée, je vais me poser et m'asseoir un moment.
    To slip away discreetly.
    He decided to sit down quickly so as not to be seen.
    Il a décidé de s'asseoir vite fait pour ne pas être vu.