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Danielle A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Je me suis installé

Can you explain when the verb s'installer can be used? Is it just an alternative for s'asseoir or does it have more meanings?

Asked 2 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Danielle, 

Both 's'asseoir' and 's'installer'  ( à sa table ) is given for 

I sit at my table 

but they are not really synonyms.

it is difficult to translate this particular meaning by an equivalent apart from 'sitting down' but it means to position yourself/ to settle down ( in a comfortable manner) really.

Take a look at the following page giving you advice on 'bien s'installer devant son ordinateur' which you might find interesting.

https://www.mgc-prevention.fr/bien-sinstaller-ordinateur/

 

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Danielle,

I think that you will find what you are looking for here:-

https://www.wordreference.com/fren/s'installer

Hope it helps,

Jim

Danielle A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

That’s helpful, thank you both.

Je me suis installé

Can you explain when the verb s'installer can be used? Is it just an alternative for s'asseoir or does it have more meanings?

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