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to set
01
poser
to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position
Transitive: to set sth somewhere
Exemples
He set the cup of coffee down carefully.
Il a posé la tasse de café avec précaution.
1.1
placer, situer
to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place
Transitive: to set a narrative somewhere | to set a narrative point in time
Exemples
The movie is set in a charming small town.
Le film est situé dans une charmante petite ville.
1.2
planter, mettre en terre
to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow
Transitive: to set a seed or plant somewhere
Exemples
He set sunflower plants along the fence to create a vibrant border.
Il a planté des tournesols le long de la clôture pour créer une bordure vibrante.
1.3
mettre en page, composer
to format and arrange text and images on a computer or machine for printing in books, newspapers, or other publications
Transitive: to set the text and images of a page
Exemples
We need to set the text and illustrations before sending the document to the printer.
Nous devons mettre en page le texte et les illustrations avant d'envoyer le document à l'imprimante.
1.4
incruster, monter
to place a precious gemstone into a jewelry piece
Transitive: to set a gemstone in a jewelry piece
Exemples
He carefully set the emerald in the necklace's pendant.
Il a soigneusement placé l'émeraude dans le pendentif du collier.
02
régler
to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use
Transitive: to set sth to a desirable state | to set sth
Exemples
Set the oven timer for 30 minutes.
Réglez le minuteur du four sur 30 minutes.
2.1
mettre, dresser
to arrange and place tableware, such as plates, forks, spoons, and knives, on a table in preparation for a meal
Transitive: to set a table
Exemples
Please set a spot for your sister; dinner will be ready soon.
Veuillez mettre un couvert pour votre sœur ; le dîner sera bientôt prêt.
2.2
fixer, choisir, établir
to decide or determine the specific time, place, or manner in which something will occur or be done
Transitive: to set the conditions of an event
Exemples
She set the location for the picnic in the park.
Elle a fixé l'emplacement du pique-nique dans le parc.
03
se coucher, disparaître
(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon
Intransitive
Exemples
It 's always peaceful to watch the sun set after a long day.
C'est toujours paisible de regarder le soleil se coucher après une longue journée.
04
mettre, placer
to put or place someone or something in a specified state
Complex Transitive
Exemples
The teacher set the classroom in order before the students arrived, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
Le professeur a mis la classe en ordre avant l'arrivée des élèves, assurant un environnement d'apprentissage favorable.
4.1
prendre, figer
(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form
Intransitive
Exemples
After a few hours, the cement began to set.
Après quelques heures, le ciment a commencé à prendre.
4.2
remettre en place
to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open
Transitive: to set bones
Exemples
She watched as the doctor carefully set her fractured finger.
Elle regarda le médecin réduire soigneusement sa fracture du doigt.
4.3
mettre, faire démarrer
to cause someone or something to start doing something
Ditransitive: to set sb/sth doing sth
Exemples
His comment set me laughing uncontrollably.
Son commentaire m'a fait rire de manière incontrôlable.
4.4
coiffer, fixer
to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried
Transitive: to set hair
Exemples
After washing her hair, she used clips to set it in sections.
Après avoir lavé ses cheveux, elle a utilisé des pinces pour mettre en sections.
4.5
consolider, se ressouder
(of bones) to heal and return to their normal condition after a fracture
Intransitive
Exemples
After the accident, his fractured leg set perfectly, and he was able to walk again.
Après l'accident, sa jambe fracturée s'est ressoudée parfaitement, et il a pu marcher à nouveau.
05
établir, fixer
to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish
Transitive: to set a model
Exemples
His leadership skills set the model for effective management.
Ses compétences en leadership établissent le modèle pour une gestion efficace.
5.1
établir
to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.
Transitive: to set a record
Exemples
The team set a high score in the basketball game.
L'équipe a établi un score élevé dans le match de basket-ball.
06
assigner, fixer
to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete
Transitive: to set a task or goal
Exemples
They set a task for the team to brainstorm new ideas.
Ils ont assigné une tâche à l'équipe pour brainstormer de nouvelles idées.
6.1
établir, formuler
to create or formulate questions or tasks for an examination or assessment
Transitive: to set questions or tests
Exemples
The textbook author sets exercises at the end of each chapter.
L'auteur du manuel établit des exercices à la fin de chaque chapitre.
07
produire, donner
(of blossoms, trees, or plants) to produce fruit or seeds
Transitive: to set fruit or seeds
Exemples
The warm spring weather helped the peach trees set a bountiful crop.
Le temps chaud du printemps a aidé les pêchers à produire une récolte abondante.
7.1
se former, se développer
(of fruit) to form and develop on a plant
Intransitive
Exemples
Once the cherry blossoms fell, the cherries began to set on the tree.
Une fois que les fleurs de cerisier sont tombées, les cerises ont commencé à se former sur l'arbre.
08
fixer, déterminer
to determine a particular price or value for something
Transitive: to set a price or value
Exemples
He set a reasonable budget for the project.
Il a fixé un budget raisonnable pour le projet.
09
avoir un impact fort et notable sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, peser lourdement sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose
to have a strong and noticeable impact or effect on someone or something
Exemples
The news set heavily on my mind, leaving me feeling anxious.
Les nouvelles ont pesé lourdement sur mon esprit, me laissant anxieux.
10
fixer, adopter
to adopt a fixed or unchanging facial expression that reflects a specific emotion or attitude
Intransitive: to set in an expression | to set into an expression
Exemples
The child's face set in a pout when told it was time for bed.
Le visage de l'enfant se figea dans une moue lorsqu'on lui a dit qu'il était l'heure d'aller se coucher.
10.1
imprimer, donner
to make someone's face show a certain emotion or attitude
Transitive: to set an expression on someone's face
Exemples
The surprise party set a joyful smile on her face.
La fête surprise a mis un sourire joyeux sur son visage.
11
se figer, pointer
(of hunting dogs) to stop and point at where one senses wild animals, like birds or rabbits
Intransitive
Exemples
The experienced pointer dog knew how to set gracefully, leading the hunter to the quail.
Le chien d'arrêt expérimenté savait comment se tenir avec grâce, conduisant le chasseur à la caille.
12
aiguiser, affûter
to make something sharper or improve its cutting ability, typically through grinding or honing
Transitive: to set a blade or tool
Exemples
Before starting the task, I have to set my tools to ensure they're sharp enough.
Avant de commencer la tâche, je dois affûter mes outils pour m'assurer qu'ils sont assez tranchants.
13
enfoncer, fixer
to push a nail or screw into a material, like wood or metal, so that it is below the surface
Transitive: to set a nail or screw
Exemples
The goal is to set the fastener evenly.
L'objectif est de enfoncer la fixation uniformément.
14
effectuer des mouvements de danse synchronisés, exécuter une chorégraphie en couple
to perform synchronized dance movements with a partner, facing each other and following a set pattern of steps
Intransitive
Exemples
In the dance formation, couples often set to the rhythm of the music.
Dans la formation de danse, les couples se mettent souvent au rythme de la musique.
15
se diriger, s'orienter
to have a specified direction of motion or flow
Intransitive: to set to a direction
Exemples
The compass needle sets towards the magnetic north.
L'aiguille de la boussole se dirige vers le nord magnétique.
16
se placer, se positionner
to position or place oneself ready for a specific action or activity
Transitive: to set oneself
Exemples
The sprinter set herself at the starting line.
La sprinteuse s'est placée sur la ligne de départ.
17
empêcher, contrer
(with reference to the card game bridge) to prevent the opposing team from winning the tricks they promised to win in their contract
Transitive: to set an opponent
Exemples
We set the opponents by taking all the tricks.
Nous avons bloqué les adversaires en prenant toutes les levées.
18
orner, parer
to decorate, embellish, or adorn something with objects
Transitive: to set sth with ornaments
Exemples
The cake was beautifully set with edible flowers.
Le gâteau était magnifiquement orné de fleurs comestibles.
19
libérer, disperser
to release or scatter something into the air so that they are carried away by the wind
Transitive: to set sth
Exemples
The child set the bubbles to the wind, giggling as they floated away.
L'enfant a lancé les bulles au vent, riant tandis qu'elles s'envolaient.
Set
01
décor, plateau
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
Exemples
After weeks of preparation, the film crew finally arrived on set, ready to begin shooting the highly anticipated action movie.
Après des semaines de préparation, l'équipe de tournage est finalement arrivée sur le plateau, prête à commencer le tournage du film d'action très attendu.
02
an informal association or group of people
Exemples
The club was a tight-knit set of enthusiasts.
03
ensemble
(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities
Exemples
The set of even numbers includes 2, 4, 6, and so on.
L'ensemble des nombres pairs comprend 2, 4, 6, et ainsi de suite.
04
a series of exercises performed consecutively in physical training
Exemples
The trainer designed a set of exercises for core strength.
05
the act of placing or positioning something
Exemples
He performed the set of the telescope on the tripod.
06
an electronic device for receiving or transmitting radio or television signals
Exemples
The radio set in the kitchen picked up distant stations.
07
a temporary mental or behavioral readiness to respond in a particular way
Exemples
Cognitive tests showed a set for problem-solving.
08
a relatively enduring tendency or inclination to react in a specific way
Exemples
His emotional set affects his responses to stress.
09
the going down of a celestial body below the horizon
Exemples
The moon 's set occurred shortly after midnight.
10
ensemble
a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way
Exemples
The chess set was handcrafted and elegantly designed.
Le jeu d'échecs était artisanal et élégamment conçu.
11
an Egyptian deity depicted with the head of a beast with high square ears and a long snout, brother and murderer of Osiris
Exemples
Ancient texts describe Set's conflict with Osiris.
12
the process of becoming hard, solid, or fixed through cooling, drying, or crystallization
Exemples
The jelly is ready after its set in the fridge.
13
a unit of play in tennis, squash, or similar sports, typically consisting of a sequence of games
Exemples
The match went to five sets.
14
a collection of musical pieces or songs performed consecutively during a performance
Exemples
Each set at the concert lasted about 30 minutes.
15
a specific combination of cards a player aims to collect, often consisting of three or more cards of the same rank, suit, or a defined sequence
Exemples
Collecting a set of hearts gave her extra points.
16
manche, set
(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead
Exemples
The coach called a timeout during the set.
L'entraîneur a appelé un temps mort pendant le set.
17
passe, passe précise
the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball
Exemples
His set was too high for the hitter to reach.
Son set était trop haut pour que le frappeur puisse l'atteindre.
set
01
prêt, préparé
prepared or likely prepared for something
Exemples
The team felt set for the competition after weeks of rigorous training and practice.
L'équipe s'est sentie prête pour la compétition après des semaines d'entraînement rigoureux et de pratique.
02
fixed, firm, or immovable
Exemples
His expression was set, showing no emotion.
03
located, positioned, or situated in a particular place
Exemples
The restaurant is set in a charming part of town.
04
arranged, organized, or planned in advance
Exemples
The itinerary was set for the week-long tour.
05
(of a celestial body) positioned or lying below the horizon
Exemples
The moon hung set below the eastern hills.
06
hardened or converted to a solid form
Exemples
The glue is set and can no longer be adjusted.
07
decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement
Exemples
A set schedule ensures smooth operations.
