French word

siéger

Pronunciation

IPA/sjeʒe/

Meaning

  • verbsit

Example

Elle siège au comité depuis dix ans.

She has sat on the committee for ten years.

Illustration for siéger (sit)

More examples

Après son élection, il siège au conseil municipal.

After his election, he serves on the city council.

Core concept

An official seat at a council, assembly, or court where a member helps decide matters.

Common phrases

  • siéger au conseil municipal

    serve on the city council

  • siéger dans un conseil d'administration

    serve on a board of directors

Similar words

participer: Participate in a meeting or activity.
assister: Be present at a meeting or ceremony.
présider: Preside over a meeting or committee and guide its proceedings.

Definition in French

Être membre d'un conseil, d'une assemblée ou d'un tribunal et prendre part à ses décisions en occupant une place officielle.

Word origin

French formed siéger from siège, a word ultimately related to Latin sedere, meaning to sit, and extended sitting in an official seat to serving as a member.

Usage tips

  • The usual pattern is siéger à, as in siéger au comité, while siéger au sein de stresses membership within an organization.

Other meanings

  • serveverb

Opposites

Related words

  • siègeseatnoun
  • siégeantservingadjective

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