sat

indénombrable · nom propre

The seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians.

• 🇫🇷Septième et dernier jour de la semaine; observé comme sabbat par les juifs et certains chrétiens (samedi).

1. Day of the week A1 formal

   The seventh and final day of the week, observed as a day of rest and worship by Jews and some Christian denominations.

   • We have a family dinner every Saturday.
   • The store is closed on Saturday for the Sabbath.
   • She goes to synagogue on Saturday morning.

   🇫🇷samedi (jour de la semaine)

• sats plural form
• sats' possessive plural form
• sat's possessive singular form

verbe irrégulier

A verb used to indicate the act of resting one's body on one's buttocks or haunches.

• 🇫🇷Verbe désignant l'action de placer son corps sur les fesses ou en position accroupie, en étant au repos.

1. Rest on buttocks A1 formal

   To be in a position where the body is supported by the buttocks and thighs, with the back upright.

   • Please sit down on the chair.
   • She sat quietly reading a book.
   • The children sat in a circle on the floor.

   🇫🇷être assis

   Antonymes: liestand

2. Hold a position C1 formal

   To hold an official position or serve in a role, such as a judge or member of parliament.

   • He sat as a judge in the high court.
   • She sat on the committee for three years.
   • The president sat for two terms.

   🇫🇷siéger

   Synonymes: officiatepresideserve

3. Be located or situated B2 formal

   To be positioned or located in a particular place.

   • The house sits on top of the hill.
   • The statue sits in the town square.
   • The problem sits at the heart of the debate.

   🇫🇷être situé

   Synonymes: lieperchreststand

• sat past participle
• sat past simple
• sitting present participle
• sits third person singular

Variantes phrasal: sit aroundsit bysit downsit insit outsit up