Assis !
command, dog training
The usual dog command for "sit" is Assis !, said firmly in a short word. It is the past participle of asseoir, so it literally means "seated". It is also called Assis.
Meaning: dog command (verb)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Assis ! | command, dog training |
| Assis | short form |
Say it once and clearly, then reward the dog right after. French trainers pair it with other short commands such as Couché ! for lie down and Pas bouger ! for stay.
Which one should you use?
When you ask a person to sit you say Asseyez-vous or Assieds-toi. Assis ! is only the clipped command form used with animals.
How do you pronounce it?
Assis is pronounced "ah-SEE", with the final s silent.
Did you know?
- Because assis is a participle, French trainers often say it in the same clipped way as couché, which is also a participle meaning "lying down".
Examples in context
- Assis, Max !Sit, Max!
- Il sait dire assis et couché.He knows sit and lie down.
Example conversation
Paul trains his puppy Max in a park in Lyon while his friend Sarah watches.
- PaulMax, assis !Max, sit!
- SarahIl a obéi tout de suite.He obeyed right away.
- PaulBravo, bon chien !Well done, good dog!
- SarahMaintenant, essaie couché.Now try lie down.
