Assieds-toi ! Assieds-toi ! Sit down! These two look exactly the same to me or I can not see. Thank you Chris in advance!

fiona K.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Assieds-toi ! Assieds-toi ! Sit down! These two look exactly the same to me or I can not see. Thank you Chris in advance!

Asked 5 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Fiona,

depending on which conjugation of "asseoir" you prefer, the imperative changes accordingly:

Assieds-toi -- Assois-toi
Asseyons-nous -- Assoyons-nous
Asseyez-vous -- Assoyez-vous

They are all identical to the corresponding forms in present tense.

Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer
There are also two possible pronunciations of "Assieds-toi", so one of the examples repeats it: "Assieds-toi! Assieds-toi!". The accompanying sound file demonstrates the two pronunciations.
fiona K.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Thank you Chris. That was very helpful as always!

Assieds-toi ! Assieds-toi ! Sit down! These two look exactly the same to me or I can not see. Thank you Chris in advance!

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