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set noun

  /sɛt/
  • A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 2, Noun.)
  • (set theory) A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.
 ensemble
  • (in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
 manche, set
  • A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
 jeu, ensemble
  • (volleyball) The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.
 set, manche
  • the general locations and area where a movie’s, a film’s, or a video’s scenery is arranged to be filmed also including places for actors, assorted crew, director, producers which are typically not filmed.
 plateau, plateau de tournage, scène
  • An object made up of several parts.
 série

set verb

  /sɛt/
  • (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
 fixer, régler, enfoncer, geler
  • (transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
 mettre
  • (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
 poser
  • (transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.
 assigner
  • (intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.
 coucher, disparaître
  • (transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
 enfoncer
  • (transitive) To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
 sceller

set noun

  /sɛt/
  • A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
 appareil, poste, récepteur
  • A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour.
  • (printing, dated) The width of the body of a type.
 lot, série

set adjective

  /sɛt/
  • Prearranged.
 déterminé, établi
  • Fixed in position.
 fixe, statique
  • Ready, prepared.
  • Intent, determined (to do something).
 prêt

Set properNoun

  /ˈsɛt/
  • (Egyptian god) An ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.
 Seth

setting verb

  /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
  • time, place, circumstance
 cadre, contexte
  • placement of a control
 configuration, réglage

setting adjective

  /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
  • That disappears below the horizon.
 couchant

sets

théorie des ensembles
set up
coincer, entourlouper, installer, mettre en place
set out
commencer, expliquer, se mettre en chemin
set on fire
allumer, embraser, enflammer
set free
libérer, affranchir, rendre libre
set down
déposer
set back
coûter, retarder
set aside
laisser de côté, écarter, mettre de côté, réserver
on your mark, get set, go
à vos marques, prêts, partez

🇫🇷 fr en 🇬🇧

set noun {m}

  /sɛt/
  • Ensemble, trousse, équipement, assortiment. Note : Cet usage particulier, inspiré de l’anglais, est critiqué par l'OQLF, qui recommande d’y substituer ensemble, mobilier, lot ou trousseau
  • (Sport) Manche, partie d’un match. Note : Cet usage particulier, inspiré de l’anglais, est critiqué par l'OQLF, qui recommande d’y substituer manche
  • (Vieilli) Plateau de télévision ou de cinéma
 set
jet set
jet set
balle de set
set point
twin-set
twinset
working set
working set
DJ set
DJ set
jeu, set et match
game, set, match
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