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Seat
01
siège
a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket
Exemples
He chose a seat near the exit for a quick departure after the event.
Il a choisi un siège près de la sortie pour un départ rapide après l'événement.
Exemples
He slipped and landed on his seat, laughing at his own clumsiness.
Il a glissé et a atterri sur son siège, riant de sa propre maladresse.
03
siège
the position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.
Exemples
The party lost several seats in the recent elections, reducing its influence in the legislature.
Le parti a perdu plusieurs sièges lors des récentes élections, réduisant ainsi son influence au sein de la législature.
04
a piece of furniture designed specifically for sitting
Exemples
He bought a new seat for the patio.
05
the part of a chair, bench, or similar item on which a person sits
Exemples
She shifted forward on the seat to get closer to the desk.
06
a location from which authority is exercised, often a city or administrative center
Exemples
The city became the seat of colonial administration.
07
the part of clothing that covers the buttocks
Exemples
She adjusted the seat of her skirt.
08
a component of a machine that supports or guides another part
Exemples
The piston returned to its seat after each stroke.
to seat
01
to show someone to a seat or assign them a place to sit
Exemples
The attendant seated the passengers on the train.
02
to formally or ceremoniously install someone in an office, role, or position
Exemples
The bishop was seated in the cathedral during the ceremony.
03
to have the capacity to accommodate a certain number of people sitting
Exemples
This dining table can seat eight guests.
04
to place or attach a component securely in or on a base
Exemples
The valve must be seated properly to prevent leaks.
05
to equip a space or piece of furniture with seating
Exemples
They seated the waiting room with benches.
06
to attach or install a seat onto a chair or other furniture
Exemples
The carpenter seated the new chair seat firmly.
