I want to know how to say:
You should sit down and please stop moving.
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Since the person is standing, I doubt if the moving you wish to stop involves "fidgeting" but if it does (or for future reference when it does), you could consider adding some figurative playfulness with: "... et arrête/z de gigoter/bouger comme un/des asticot/s!" – Papa Poule May 28 '19 at 15:49
Assieds-toi (sit down) et ne bouge plus (and stop moving)
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En tant que parent j'utilise plutôt le terme reste tranquille au lieu de ne bouge plus – user20580 May 27 '19 at 10:32
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1@hoplageiss j'en doute pas, mais elle demandait la traduction, donc autant donner la plus proche ! Pour ma part c'est "TU TE CALMES ET TU TE TAIS" :) – Maryannah May 27 '19 at 10:35
Assieds-toi et arrête de bouger !
I just remembered this particular kind of imperative (actually 'mode indicatif') that is sometimes used with children and pets. It conveys a stronger command than just the imperative mood. Point with finger for greater effect.
Tu t'asseois et tu arrêtes de bouger.
This is somewhat analogous to english 'You don't talk back to me' used as imperative.
To a child :
" Assieds-toi et tiens-toi tranquille"
"Assieds toi et cesse de remuer dans tous les sens"
To a dog : "assis, pas bouger"
