English–French
“appropriate” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/seɑ̃/
Example
Ce comportement est séant en société.
This behavior is appropriate in society.
How to say “appropriate” in French
“Appropriate” in French is séant.
A person, outfit, or manner that sits naturally within a setting and its accepted conventions.
Example sentences with séant
Parler aussi fort à table n'est pas séant.
Speaking so loudly at the table is not proper.
Tips for using séant
- Séant is relatively formal or literary, while everyday French more often uses convenable or approprié.
Other French words for “appropriate”
Cette réponse est adéquate.
This answer is appropriate.
Ce comportement n'est pas convenable ici.
This behavior is not appropriate here.