🇫🇷 How to say

“to sit down” in French

s'asseoir
Illustration of "to sit down" in a French cultural setting
A person, tired after a long walk, approaches a wooden bench in a sun-dappled park and lowers themselves onto it, letting out a sigh of relief.

Usage note

This is a reflexive verb ('se' changes to 'm'', 't'', 'nous', etc.), so you always sit *yourself* down. It's used for the action of moving into a sitting position, not just being seated.

Examples

  • Je vais m'asseoir ici.

    I am going to sit down here.

  • Assieds-toi, s'il te plaît.

    Sit down, please. (informal)

  • Nous nous asseyons à table.

    We sit down at the table.

Quick check

What does "s'asseoir" mean?

  • A. to sit down
  • B. to play
  • C. to open
  • D. to wait

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