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noun

Affaissement

Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Retraite de méditation

An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Être assis

(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

S'asseoir

(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.

Examples :

"I asked him to sit."

Je lui ai demandé de s'asseoir.

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verb

Se trouver, être situé

(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.

Examples :

"The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."

Le temple se trouve au sommet de cette colline depuis des siècles.

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verb

S'asseoir, rester

To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Siéger dans un organe délibérant

To be a member of a deliberative body.

Examples :

"I currently sit on a standards committee."

Je siège actuellement dans un comité de normalisation.

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verb

Siéger

Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.

Examples :

"In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."

Dans quelle ville le tribunal de circuit siège-t-il pour cette session ?

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verb

Se trouver, reposer, peser

To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.

Examples :

"The heavy backpack sat heavily on his shoulders all day. "

Le lourd sac à dos reposait lourdement sur ses épaules toute la journée.

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verb

Aller, convenir

To be adjusted; to fit.

Examples :

"Your new coat sits well."

Votre nouveau manteau vous va bien.

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Être valable, fonctionner

(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.

Examples :

"How will this new contract sit with the workers?"

Comment ce nouveau contrat sera-t-il perçu par les travailleurs ?

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verb

Asseoir, faire asseoir

(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Asseoir, installer

To accommodate in seats; to seat.

Examples :

"The dining room table sits eight comfortably."

La table de la salle à manger peut accueillir confortablement huit personnes.

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verb

Garder des enfants, faire du baby-sitting

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Passer, subir

To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).

Examples :

"The student will sit the final exam next week. "

L'étudiant passera l'examen final la semaine prochaine.

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verb

Couver

To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.

Examples :

"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.

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Poser

To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.

Examples :

"The student will sit for a portrait drawing class next week. "

L'étudiant posera pour un cours de dessin de portrait la semaine prochaine.

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verb

Être situé, se trouver

To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Situation

Short for situation.

Examples :

"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.

situation essential