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setting noun

  /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
  • The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
 cadre, contexte
  • A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
 configuration, réglage

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 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 arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
 mettre
  • (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
 poser

setting adjective

  /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
  • that disappears below the horizon
 couchant

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

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

sets

théorie des ensembles
place setting
couvert
table setting
ménagère
ship setting
bateau de pierre
page setting
mise en page
standard setting
détermination des seuils
setting motor
fusée de tassement
agenda setting
façonnage de l’actualité
grain-setting
grenaison
setting pole
perche
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