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/a.siz/assise
1.
nounfeminine
criminal court (the court that tries serious crimes)
Il comparaît devant les assises pour meurtre.
He is being tried before the criminal court for murder.
2.
nounfeminine
conference / meeting (official sessions to examine a topic)
Les assises de la sécurité ont réuni ministres et experts.
The security conference brought together ministers and experts.
3.
nounfeminine
foundations / basis (figurative)
underpinnings
Il faut renforcer les assises de la démocratie.
The foundations of democracy must be strengthened.