French Conversation · Level 164
30 words
French word
seller
Pronunciation
IPA/sele/
Meaning
- verbsaddle
Example
Je selle le cheval avant de partir.
I saddle the horse before leaving.
More examples
Elle selle rapidement le poney avant le cours.
She quickly saddles the pony before class.
Core concept
A saddle being secured on a horse so the horse is ready to carry a rider.
Similar words
mettre: To put something in a specified place.
attacher: To fasten an object with a rope or strap to keep it still.
fixer: To hold an object securely in a fixed position.
installer: To install equipment where it belongs so it is ready for use.
Definition in French
Installer la selle sur le cheval de manière à pouvoir monter.
Word origin
French seller was formed from selle, ultimately from Latin sella, meaning a seat or small chair, with the French verb-forming ending -er.
Usage tips
- French seller means 'to saddle', not 'to sell'; the usual French verb for 'to sell' is vendre.