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sit by

/sɪt baɪ/

Translations

sit byverb

sat by

Past Simple

sat by

Past Participle

sitting by

Gerund

/sɪt baɪ/

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.

Additional translations

rester sans rien faireSens courant, plus neutre.

Synonyms

sit byverb

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.