sitting

• Adjectif décrivant une personne ou un animal qui est en position assise, ou qui occupe une place, ou encore qui siège dans une assemblée.

An adjective describing a person or animal that is in a seated position or currently occupying a seat.

1. Seated positionA2formal

   Describing a person who is in a seated posture, with the torso upright and legs bent, supported by the buttocks.

   assis

   • The sitting students listened attentively to the lecture.
   • He remained sitting while everyone else stood up.
   • A sitting position is more comfortable for long meetings.

   Synonymesseated

   Antonymeskneelinglyingpronerecliningsquattingstandingsupine

2. Stationary targetB2informal

   Describing a person or thing that is not moving and is therefore an easy target for attack or criticism.

   cible immobile

   • The slow-moving ship was a sitting duck for the pirates.
   • Without any defense, the team was a sitting target for their opponents.
   • His outdated arguments made him a sitting target for the debate.

   Synonymesimmobilemotionlessstaticstationarystillunmoving

• Nom désignant une période pendant laquelle quelqu'un est assis, notamment pour une séance de pose (photo, portrait), ou une réunion officielle d'une assemblée législative ou d'un tribunal.

A noun referring to a session or period during which someone is seated, such as for a photograph, portrait, or a formal meeting like a legislature or court.

1. Photography sessionB1formal

   The act of assuming a certain position, typically for a photograph or portrait.

   Séance de pose

   • The portrait required three long sittings.
   • She booked a sitting with a professional photographer.
   • The artist scheduled a sitting for the royal family.

   Synonymesposingshoot

2. Seated positionB1formal

   The act of assuming or maintaining a seated posture.

   position assise

   • After a long sitting, his legs felt stiff.
   • The yoga class focused on proper sitting alignment.
   • She found a comfortable sitting on the bench.

   Antonymesstanding

3. Spiritualist meetingC1formal

   A meeting of spiritualists, often for communication with spirits.

   Séance de spiritisme

   • The medium held a sitting for the grieving family.
   • They attended a spiritualist sitting in the old house.
   • The sitting lasted until midnight, with mysterious occurrences.

   Synonymescirclesession

4. Official sessionB2formal

   A session of a legislature, court, or other official body.

   séance

   • The court's sitting was adjourned until Monday.
   • The parliamentary sitting lasted for six hours.
   • During the sitting, the judge heard several cases.

   Synonymesassemblyhearingmeetingsession

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

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Rest on buttocksA1formal

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

   être assis

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

   Antonymesliestand

2. Hold a positionC1formal

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

   siéger

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

   Synonymesofficiatepresideserve

3. Be located or situatedB2formal

   To be positioned or located in a particular place.

   être situé

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

   Synonymeslieperchreststand

Variantes phrasalsit aroundsit bysit downsit insit outsit up