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sitverb
sat
Past Simple
sat
Past Participle
sitting
Gerund
UK
/sɪt/
US
/sɪt/
She decided to sit on the bench and enjoy the view.
Elle a décidé de s'asseoir sur le banc et de profiter de la vue.
siégerDans un organe délibérant ou une assemblée.
He was elected to sit in the parliament for his district.
Il a été élu pour siéger au parlement pour sa circonscription.
siégerEn parlant d'un juge ou d'une cour.
The judge will sit in court to hear the case tomorrow.
Le juge siégera au tribunal pour entendre l'affaire demain.
resterRester inactif ou sans emploi.
The car sat in the garage for months without being driven.
La voiture est restée dans le garage pendant des mois sans être conduite.
poserPour un portrait ou une photographie.
She agreed to sit for the artist to have her portrait painted.
Elle a accepté de poser pour l'artiste afin que son portrait soit peint.
couverPour un oiseau sur ses œufs.
The hen will sit on her eggs until they hatch.
La poule couvera ses œufs jusqu'à leur éclosion.
se trouverPour indiquer l'emplacement ou la situation d'un objet ou d'un lieu.
The cottage sits on top of the hill overlooking the lake.
Le cottage se trouve au sommet de la colline surplombant le lac.
asseoirVerbe causatif; souvent avec un complément d'objet.
He sat the child at the table and tied on a bib.
Il a assis l'enfant à table et lui a mis un bavoir.
Additional translations
garderÀ propos d'enfants; familier ou courant selon le contexte.
passerPrincipalement en anglais britannique, pour un examen.
Synonyms
perch
rest
settle
recline
pose
squat
lounge
stay
remain
Antonyms
stand
sitnoun
sits
pl
UK
/sɪt/
US
/sɪt/
séanceNotamment pour une séance de pose ou une période de position assise.
The portrait was completed in a single sit that lasted three hours.
Le portrait a été terminé en une seule séance qui a duré trois heures.
Synonyms
seat
sitting
session
sit-down
sitting session
pose

Definitions

sitverb
To rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; to be seated.
She decided to sit on the bench and enjoy the view.
To occupy a place as a member of a legislative or deliberative body.
He was elected to sit in the parliament for his district.
To be in a position of authority or control.
The judge will sit in court to hear the case tomorrow.
To remain inactive or unused.
The car sat in the garage for months without being driven.
To pose for a portrait or photograph.
She agreed to sit for the artist to have her portrait painted.
To take care of a child or children while the parents are away.
She often sits for her neighbor's kids on weekends.
(Of a bird) To rest on eggs in order to incubate them.
The hen will sit on her eggs until they hatch.
(chiefly British) To take or undertake an examination.
She is going to sit her final exams next month.
To be or remain in a particular place or position; to be situated.
The cottage sits on top of the hill overlooking the lake.
To cause (someone or something) to be seated in a particular place.
He sat the child at the table and tied on a bib.
sitnoun
A period of sitting, especially for a specific purpose or activity.
The portrait was completed in a single sit that lasted three hours.
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