set

/sˈɛt/

/ˈsɛt/

[verbe] [nom] [adjectif]

to set

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

poser

to put something somewhere

Synonymes : lay

1.1

se situer

to be located or placed in a specific place

Synonymes : localise

localize

place

1.3

situer

to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place

Synonymes : arrange

se coucher

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon

Synonymes : go down

go under

Antonymes : rise

libérer

to put or place someone or something in a specified state

3.1

coiffer

to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried

3.2

se faire faire

to cause someone or something to start doing something

3.3

prendre

(of a liquid) to assume a solid or hardened form

Synonymes : congeal

jell

3.4

remettre en place

to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open

régler

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

Synonymes : fix

4.1

fixer

to decide or determine the specific time, place, or manner in which something will occur or be done

Synonymes : define

donner

to fix something in a way that establishes an example for others to copy or try to accomplish

Synonymes : determine

5.1

établir

to achieve the best result in something, particularly in sports, competition, etc.

Synonymes : mark

pousser

(of blossoms or trees) to become fruitful

Synonymes : fructify

6.1

installer

to place a seed or young plant in the ground for it to grow

Synonymes : plant

Set

[NOM]

ensemble

(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities

décor

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

Synonymes : stage set

ensemble

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way

poste

a device that receives radio or television signals

prestation

a set of musical pieces or songs performed at a jazz session or a live show

set

[ADJECTIF]

résolu

prepared for something or to do something; likely to do something

Synonymes : fit(p)

primed(p)

set(p)

Exemples

1. The bass player sets the rhythm in the rock band.

2. The scheme sets a precedent for other companies.

3. International companies set the price of oil.

4. His time in the 25-meter freestyle set a national record.

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