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assise.

foundation (supporting base of a wall)

6 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/a.siz/

  1. foundation (supporting base of a wall)

    feminine

  2. base, basis, foundation

    feminine · figuratively

  3. stratum, bed, layer (layer of sedimentary rock)

    feminine

  4. stratum (layer of vegetation)

    feminine

  5. stratum (layer of tissue)

    feminine

  6. course (row or layer of bricks)

    feminine

  7. seat of a chair

    feminine
Where this word comes from

See asseoir.

noun/a.siz/

  1. fly excrement

    Lorraine · archaic · feminine · plural
verb/a.siz/

  1. feminine singular of assis

    feminine · form-of · participle · singular
    Elle est assise en ce moment-même.
Where this word comes from

See asseoir.

adj/a.siz/

  1. feminine singular of assis

    feminine · form-of · singular
Where this word comes from

See asseoir.

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