besetzen

Signification

1. (general,weak) to occupy
2. (weak) to cast (choose someone for a performing part)

Coupé comme

be‧set‧zen

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/bəˈzɛtsən/

Étymologie

From Proto-Germanic *bisatjaną (“to set near; set around”), equivalent to be- + setzen. Cognate with Saterland Frisian besätte, West Frisian besette, Dutch bezetten, English beset, German Low German besetten, Danish besætte, Swedish besätta.