noun🔗ShareAffaissementSubsidence of the roof of a coal mine."The coal mine's roof experienced a significant sit, forcing the miners to evacuate. "Le toit de la mine de charbon a subi un affaissement important, obligeant les mineurs à évacuer.geologydisasterindustrybuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetraite de méditationAn event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation."The Buddhist monastery offered a week-long sit, focusing on mindfulness. "Le monastère bouddhiste a proposé une retraite de méditation d'une semaine, axée sur la pleine conscience.religionritualeventmindphilosophytraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre assis(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks."After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."Après une longue journée de marche, il était bon de simplement s'asseoir et de se détendre.bodyactionpositionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'asseoir(of a person) To move oneself into such a position."I asked him to sit."Je lui ai demandé de s'asseoir.actionbodypositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe trouver, être situé(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently."The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."Le temple se trouve au sommet de cette colline depuis des siècles.positionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'asseoir, resterTo remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition."The tired student sat quietly in the library, resting before her next exam. "L'étudiante fatiguée était assise tranquillement à la bibliothèque, se reposant avant son prochain examen.positionconditionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSiéger dans un organe délibérantTo be a member of a deliberative body."I currently sit on a standards committee."Je siège actuellement dans un comité de normalisation.politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSiégerOf a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session."In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."Dans quelle ville le tribunal de circuit siège-t-il pour cette session ?governmentlawpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe trouver, reposer, peserTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The heavy backpack sat heavily on his shoulders all day. "Le lourd sac à dos reposait lourdement sur ses épaules toute la journée.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAller, convenirTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."Votre nouveau manteau vous va bien.positionfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre valable, fonctionner(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work."How will this new contract sit with the workers?"Comment ce nouveau contrat sera-t-il perçu par les travailleurs ?businessjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsseoir, faire asseoir(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to."Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours."Asseyez-le devant la télé et il pourrait regarder pendant des heures.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsseoir, installerTo accommodate in seats; to seat."The dining room table sits eight comfortably."La table de la salle à manger peut accueillir confortablement huit personnes.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGarder des enfants, faire du baby-sittingTo babysit."I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours."Je dois trouver quelqu'un pour garder mes enfants vendredi soir pendant quatre heures.jobservicefamilyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePasser, subirTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."The student will sit the final exam next week. "L'étudiant passera l'examen final la semaine prochaine.educationachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCouverTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen is sitting on her eggs, keeping them warm so they can hatch. "La poule couve ses œufs, les gardant au chaud pour qu'ils puissent éclore.animalbiologybirdnatureagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoserTo take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust."The student will sit for a portrait drawing class next week. "L'étudiant posera pour un cours de dessin de portrait la semaine prochaine.artactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre situé, se trouverTo have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction."The classroom sits on the highest point of the hill, overlooking the town. "La salle de classe se trouve au point culminant de la colline, surplombant la ville.directionpositionpointessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSituationShort for situation."The current sit is difficult for our family because of the new job. "La situation actuelle est difficile pour notre famille à cause du nouvel emploi.situationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
