A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
A polite way to ask someone to take a seat.
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Cultural Background
Often adds 'down' for extra warmth. Very common to use 'Have a seat' instead. Gesture is as important as the words. Always use 'vous' form.
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Use your hands
Always gesture to the chair when saying this.
Meaning
A polite way to ask someone to take a seat.
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Use your hands
Always gesture to the chair when saying this.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to ask a guest to sit?
Which sentence is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please sit.
Adding 'please' makes the imperative polite.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask a guest to sit?
Choose
A1
Which sentence is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please sit.
Adding 'please' makes the imperative polite.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very polite.
Related Phrases
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Have a seat
synonymInviting someone to sit.
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Please be seated
specialized formFormal invitation to sit.
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