noun🔗ShareSéance, sessionA period during which one is seated for a specific purpose."Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."En raison du grand nombre d'invités, nous avons dû organiser deux séances pour le repas.timeperiodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSiège, place assiseA special seat allotted to a seat-holder, at church, etc."The front pews, or sitting, in the church were reserved for the elderly. "Les premiers bancs, ou sièges, de l'église étaient réservés aux personnes âgées.religionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSession, audienceThe part of the year in which judicial business is transacted."The court's sitting begins in September and ends in May. "L'audience du tribunal commence en septembre et se termine en mai.lawgovernmentperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSéance, sessionA legislative session (in the sense of "meeting", not "period")."The school board's sitting today will discuss the new budget. "La séance d'aujourd'hui du conseil scolaire discutera du nouveau budget.politicsgovernmentstateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCouveThe incubation of eggs by a bird."The mother robin's sitting was essential for hatching her eggs. "La couve de la mère rouge-gorge était essentielle pour l'éclosion de ses œufs.animalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCouvéeA clutch of eggs laid by a brooding bird."we have thirty-four chicks from eight sittings of eggs"Nous avons trente-quatre poussins issus de huit couvées.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSéance, sessionUninterrupted application to anything for a time; the period during which one continues at anything."The sitting was a long one, lasting nearly three hours, as they discussed the project details. "La séance a été longue, durant près de trois heures, alors qu'ils discutaient des détails du projet.timeperiodactionprocessChat 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 être assis et de se détendre.bodyactionpositionhumanChat 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.actionbodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre situé, se trouver(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently."The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."Le temple est situé au sommet de cette colline depuis des siècles.positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre assis, resterTo remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition."The student was sitting quietly at her desk, waiting for the teacher to begin the lesson. "L'élève était assis tranquillement à son bureau, attendant que le professeur commence la leçon.positionactionconditionbeingChat 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.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSiéger, être en sessionOf 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 la cour d'appel siège-t-elle pour cette session ?governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReposer, peserTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The heavy backpack is sitting on the floor, pressing down on the fabric. "Le lourd sac à dos repose sur le sol, pesant sur le tissu.positionactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAller, convenirTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."Votre nouveau manteau vous va bien.conditionfunctionChat 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 ?businessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsseoir(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.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsseoir, faire asseoirTo accommodate in seats; to seat."The dining room table sits eight comfortably."La table de la salle à manger peut asseoir confortablement huit personnes.positionactionChat 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.familyjobservicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePasserTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."My sister is sitting the math exam tomorrow. "Ma sœur passe l'examen de maths demain.educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCouverTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen was sitting on her eggs, keeping them warm for hatching. "La poule couvait ses œufs, les gardant au chaud pour l'éclosion.animalbirdagriculturebiologynatureChat 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 artist asked the student to sit still for the portrait. "L'artiste a demandé à l'étudiant de poser pour le portrait.artcultureappearanceactionstyleentertainmenthumanChat 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 small, wooden chair is sitting in the corner of the classroom. "La petite chaise en bois se trouve dans le coin de la salle de classe.positiondirectionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAssisExecuted from a sitting position."The sitting position allowed the student to study more comfortably. "La position assise a permis à l'étudiant d'étudier plus confortablement.positionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEn fonction, en posteOccupying a specific official or legal position; incumbent."The sitting mayor is responsible for overseeing city projects. "Le maire en fonction est responsable de la supervision des projets de la ville.politicsgovernmentlawpositionstatejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
