French · Everyday Verbs
"to sit (down)" in French: s'asseoir
s'asseoir
To sit (down) in French is s'asseoir. Common forms: je m'assieds, tu t'assieds, assieds-toi. Être assis/assise means to be seated.
Café
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How to pronounce s'asseoir
Say it
sah-SWAHR
/s‿a.swaʁ/
sah-SWAHR. Assieds is ah-SYAY. Assis is ah-SEE. Soft French r in asseoir.
"to sit (down)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| s'asseoir | to sit down Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| je m'assieds / tu t'assieds | I sit / you sit Present. | Present. |
| assieds-toi | sit down Informal imperative. | Informal imperative. |
| être assis / assise | to be seated State. | State. |
How to use s'asseoir in real life
- 1Café
Je m'assieds près de la fenêtre.
I'm sitting near the window.
Je m'assieds.
- 2Host invite
Assieds-toi, je t'apporte un verre.
Sit down; I'll bring you a drink.
Assieds-toi.
- 3Waiting room
Elle est assise depuis une heure.
She's been sitting for an hour.
Est assise.
Mistakes English speakers make with s'asseoir
Incorrect: Je m'asseoir ici.
Correct: Je m'assieds ici.
Conjugate: je m'assieds.
Incorrect: Assis-toi (wrong stem).
Correct: Assieds-toi.
Imperative uses assieds-toi.
Good to know
Hosts say Assieds-toi ! as soon as you arrive. On the metro, être assis is a small daily victory.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding seats in a café
ChatPal
On s'assied ici ?
Shall we sit here?
You
Oui, je m'assieds face à toi.
Yes, I'll sit across from you.
ChatPal
Parfait.
Perfect.
You
Je commande ?
Shall I order?
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sit (down)" in French
How do you say to sit in French?
S'asseoir.
How do you say sit down?
Assieds-toi ! / Asseyez-vous !
Je m'assieds or je m'assoie?
Both exist; je m'assieds is very common.
How do you pronounce s'asseoir?
sah-SWAHR.
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