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    S’assit (en. Sat down)

    /s‿a.si/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take a sitting position.
    He sat down on the chair.
    Il s’est assis sur la chaise.
    To settle in a place to rest or talk.
    She sat down near the window to read.
    Elle s’assit près de la fenêtre pour lire.
    To occupy a seat.
    They sat down at the restaurant table.
    Ils se sont assis à la table du restaurant.
    To take a break by sitting down.
    After a long walk, we sat down in the park.
    Après une longue marche, nous nous sommes assis dans le parc.
    To enter a position of rest.
    When he arrived, he sat down immediately.
    Quand il est arrivé, il s’est assis immédiatement.

    Etymology

    Pronominal form of the verb 'asseoir' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rest on one's laurels
    To rest on past successes without seeking to progress.
    s’asseoir sur ses lauriers
    to sit at the table
    To participate in a discussion or negotiation.
    s’asseoir à la table
    to sit in a circle
    To settle together for a collective activity.
    s’asseoir en cercle

    Related Words

    seat
    Sitting position or the act of sitting down.
    assise
    seat
    Furniture designed for sitting.
    siège
    meeting
    Assembly where one can sit to discuss.
    réunion

    Slang Meanings

    To rest
    After work, I'm going to sit down for a while.
    Après le boulot, je vais m’asseoir un moment.
    To take a break
    We can sit down and chat a bit.
    On peut s’asseoir et discuter un peu.