set
noun
/sɛt/
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- 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.
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ensemble
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- (in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
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set,
manche
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- A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.
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jeu,
ensemble
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- (volleyball) The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.
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set
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- 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.
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plateau,
plateau de tournage,
scène
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- An object made up of several parts.
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série
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set
verb
/sɛt/
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- (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
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fixer,
enfoncer,
geler,
régler
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- (transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.
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assigner
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- (intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.
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coucher,
disparaître
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- (transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
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enfoncer
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- (transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
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mettre
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- (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
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poser
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set
noun
/sɛt/
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- A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
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appareil,
poste,
récepteur
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- A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour.
- (printing, dated) The width of the body of a type.
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lot,
série
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set
adjective
/sɛt/
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- Ready, prepared.
- Intent, determined (to do something).
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prêt
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déterminé,
établi
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fixe,
statique
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Set
properNoun
/ˈsɛt/
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- (Egyptian mythology) An ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.
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Seth
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setting
noun
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
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- A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
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configuration,
réglage
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setting
adjective
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
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- that disappears below the horizon
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couchant
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