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sittingnoun
sittings
pl
UK
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
séanceAu sens d’une session de pose, notamment pour un portrait.
The artist completed the portrait in just three sittings.
L’artiste a terminé le portrait en seulement trois séances.
sessionAu sens de réunion ou audience d’un organe législatif ou judiciaire.
The court's sitting was adjourned until the following week.
La session du tribunal a été ajournée à la semaine suivante.
serviceAu sens de service de repas dans un restaurant ou un hôtel.
The restaurant has two sittings for dinner, one at 6 PM and another at 8 PM.
Le restaurant propose deux services pour le dîner, l’un à 18 h et l’autre à 20 h.
position assiseAu sens de l’action ou de l’état de rester assis.
Prolonged sitting can cause lower back pain.
La position assise prolongée peut provoquer des douleurs lombaires.
Additional translations
couvaisonAu sens ornithologique, pour l’incubation des œufs par un oiseau.
Synonyms
session
meeting
gathering
assembly
congregation
sittinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
assisS’accorde en genre et en nombre : assis, assise, assis, assises.
The sitting cat watched the birds through the window.
Le chat assis regardait les oiseaux à travers la fenêtre.
en exerciceSe dit d’une personne qui occupe actuellement une fonction ou un mandat.
The sitting president will address the nation tonight.
Le président en exercice s’adressera à la nation ce soir.
Synonyms
seated
stationary
still
resting
inactive
sitverb

sitting

Gerund

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

Definitions

sittingnoun
A period during which someone sits, especially for a specific purpose such as a portrait or a meeting.
The artist completed the portrait in just three sittings.
A session or meeting of a legislative or judicial body.
The court's sitting was adjourned until the following week.
A period during which a meal is served to a group of people.
The restaurant has two sittings for dinner, one at 6 PM and another at 8 PM.
The action or practice of remaining seated.
Prolonged sitting can cause lower back pain.
The act or period during which a bird incubates its eggs.
The hen's sitting lasted almost three weeks.
sittinggerund / present participle
In a seated position; resting on the buttocks or haunches.
The sitting cat watched the birds through the window.
Currently holding a position or office.
The sitting president will address the nation tonight.
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.
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