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sit by

/sɪt baɪ/

sit byverb

sat by

Präteritum

sat by

Partizip Perfekt

sitting by

Gerundium

/sɪt baɪ/

Übersetzungen

rester les bras croisésSens figuré : ne pas agir alors qu’une intervention est nécessaire.

He couldn't just sit by and watch his friend struggle without offering help.

Il ne pouvait pas rester les bras croisés et regarder son ami lutter sans lui offrir son aide.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

rester sans rien faireSens courant, plus neutre.

Definitionen

To remain inactive or passive in a situation where action is needed.

He couldn't just sit by and watch his friend struggle without offering help.

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