sis

situated, located

adjective SEES Rare

Origin: Past participle of the old verb 'seoir' (to be situated), from Latin 'sedere' (to sit).

Usage Note

Sis is a legal and administrative adjective meaning 'situated at a given address'; you encounter it almost exclusively in notarial deeds, property documents, and formal French (un immeuble sis rue de Rivoli). The feminine form is sise. It is archaic in everyday speech, where situé is used instead.

Examples

"L'immeuble sis au numéro dix est à vendre."

Natural Translation

The building situated at number ten is for sale.

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