verb🔗SharePoser, déposerTo put (something) down, to rest."Set the tray there."Posez le plateau là-bas.actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFixer, attacherTo attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place."I have set my heart on running the marathon."J'ai mis mon cœur à courir le marathon.actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfinir, fixerTo put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be."The teacher set the classroom rules for the new semester. "Le professeur a défini les règles de la classe pour le nouveau semestre.conditionstateactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAllumer, mettre le feu àTo start (a fire)."The camper set a fire to cook dinner. "Le campeur a allumé un feu pour faire cuire le dîner.actionenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFixer, bloquer, attacherTo cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot."to set a coach in the mud"bloquer un autocar dans la boueactionpositionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéterminer, fixerTo determine or settle."to set the rent"fixer le loyeroutcomeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAjuster, réglerTo adjust."I set the alarm at 6 a.m."Je règle le réveil à 6 heures du matin.functiontechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfoncerTo punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface."The carpenter set the nail into the wooden board. "Le charpentier a enfoncé le clou dans la planche de bois.technicalbuildingworkactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDresser la tableTo arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table."Please set the table for our guests."Veuillez dresser la table pour nos invités.foodutensilserviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrésenter, exposerTo introduce or describe."I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene."Je vais vous raconter ce qui s'est passé, mais laissez-moi d'abord présenter la scène.communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSituer, placerTo locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally."He says he will set his next film in France."Il dit qu'il situera son prochain film en France.entertainmentstagemedialiteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCompiler, créerTo compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge)."This crossword was set by Araucaria."Ce mots croisés a été créé par Araucaria.actionachievementgameworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePréparer, aménagerTo prepare (a stage or film set)."The theater crew set the stage for the school play. "L'équipe du théâtre a préparé la scène pour la pièce de l'école.entertainmentstagemediaartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlacer, mettre dans une situationTo fit (someone) up in a situation."The teacher set the students up with a challenging but achievable project for the semester. "Le professeur a placé les étudiants dans un projet stimulant mais réalisable pour le semestre.situationpolicelawnegativeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRégler, arrangerTo arrange (type)."It was a complex page, but he set it quickly."C'était une page complexe, mais il l'a réglée rapidement.typewritingtechnicallanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttribuer, fixerTo devise and assign (work) to."The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot."Le professeur a attribué à ses élèves la tâche de dessiner un pied.workjoborganizationbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDonner, passerTo direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack."The soccer player set the ball to his teammate for a shot on goal. "Le joueur de football a donné le ballon à son coéquipier pour un tir au but.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSolidifier, durcirTo solidify."The glue sets in four minutes."La colle se solidifie en quatre minutes.processchemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCailler, coagulerTo render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle."to set milk for cheese"Cailler le lait pour faire du fromage.foodchemistrybiochemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe coucherOf a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates."The sun set behind the mountains, casting a beautiful orange glow over the valley. "Le soleil s'est couché derrière les montagnes, projetant une belle lueur orangée sur la vallée.astronomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnnuler, casserTo defeat a contract."The student set the contract for the school play because they couldn't fulfill their part of the agreement. "L'élève a annulé le contrat pour la pièce de théâtre de l'école parce qu'il ne pouvait pas remplir sa part de l'accord.lawbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePartir, se mettre en route(now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth."The hikers set out early in the morning to reach the summit. "Les randonneurs sont partis tôt le matin pour atteindre le sommet.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProduire, formerTo produce after pollination."to set seed"Produire des grainesplantagriculturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'attacher, prendre racine(of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form."The apple seeds set in the soil, sprouting small roots and beginning to grow. "Les pépins de pomme se sont attachés dans le sol, faisant germer de petites racines et commençant à pousser.fruitplantagriculturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'asseoir(Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position)."He sets in that chair all day."Il s'assoit sur cette chaise toute la journée.languagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChasser avec un setterTo hunt game with the aid of a setter."The hunter set the bird dogs to find the quail. "Le chasseur a lancé les setters pour trouver les cailles.animalsportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'arrêter surOf a dog, to indicate the position of game."The dog sets the bird."Le chien s'arrête sur l'oiseau.animalpositiongameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'appliquer, s'attelerTo apply oneself; to undertake earnestly."My sister set about learning Spanish; she is studying diligently every day. "Ma sœur s'est attelée à l'apprentissage de l'espagnol ; elle étudie assidûment tous les jours.actionattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en musiqueTo fit music to words."The composer set the new lyrics to a familiar melody. "Le compositeur a mis les nouvelles paroles en musique sur une mélodie familière.musicliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlanterTo place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant."to set pear trees in an orchard"Planter des poiriers dans un vergeragricultureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe fixer, se figerTo become fixed or rigid; to be fastened."The broken chair leg finally set firmly into the wood glue, holding it together again. "Le pied de chaise cassé s'est finalement figé fermement dans la colle à bois, le maintenant à nouveau ensemble.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe diriger, couler, tendreTo have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend."The current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward."Le courant se dirige vers le nord ; la marée tend vers le vent.directiontendencyactionnatureprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'incliner(country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite."Set to partners! was the next instruction from the caller."Inclinez-vous devant vos partenaires !dancecultureentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlacer, fixerTo place or fix in a setting."to set a precious stone in a border of metal"Placer une pierre précieuse dans une bordure de métal.positionactionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePréparer, arrangerTo put in order in a particular manner; to prepare."to set (that is, to hone) a razor"Préparer (c'est-à-dire affûter) un rasoir.actionprocessplanpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéployer, étendreTo extend and bring into position; to spread."to set the sails of a ship"déployer les voiles d'un navirepositionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en musique, fixerTo give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote."to set a psalm"mettre un psaume en musiquemusicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemettre, replacerTo reduce from a dislocated or fractured state."to set a broken bone"Remettre un os cassé.medicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoser, fixerTo lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure."The carpenter carefully set the new door frame into the wall. "Le charpentier a soigneusement fixé le nouveau cadre de porte dans le mur.architecturebuildingstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParier, miserTo wager in gambling; to risk."He set his savings on the outcome of the football game. "Il a mis ses économies sur le résultat du match de football.betgamebusinessfinanceentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrner, garnirTo adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there."The student set the desk with colorful pencils and small figurines. "L'étudiant a orné le bureau de crayons colorés et de petites figurines.appearancestyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstimer, évaluerTo value; to rate; used with at."My parents set the value of a good education at very high. "Mes parents estiment la valeur d'une bonne éducation très élevée.valuebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtablir, fixer, prescrireTo establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign."to set a good example"Donner le bon exemple.systemlawbusinessgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAller à, convenirTo suit; to become."It sets him ill."Cela ne lui va pas.appearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChasse-clouA punch for setting nails in wood."nail set"Chasse-cloutechnicalutensilworkmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoste, récepteurA device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television."television set"Poste de télévisionelectronicsmediatechnologydevicemachinecommunicationentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBulbe, plantA small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets."The gardener bought onion sets to plant in her garden. "La jardinière a acheté des bulbes d'oignon pour les planter dans son jardin.agriculturevegetableplantseedfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe pas des dentsThe amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf."The saw's set is quite small, making it perfect for delicate woodworking projects. "Le pas des dents de la scie est assez petit, ce qui la rend parfaite pour les projets de menuiserie délicats.technicalpartmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMise, pariThat which is staked; a wager; hence, a gambling game."The set for the board game was quite expensive. "La mise pour le jeu de société était assez chère.gamebetfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéformation permanentePermanent change of shape caused by excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc."the set of a spring"La déformation permanente d'un ressort.materialphysicstechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePréjugé, attitudeA bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour."Her set toward always being the first to volunteer often put her in difficult situations at work. "Son attitude à toujours vouloir être la première à se porter volontaire la mettait souvent dans des situations difficiles au travail.mindattitudecharactertendencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTête de pieu(piledriving) A piece placed temporarily upon the head of a pile when the latter cannot otherwise be reached by the weight, or hammer."The workers placed a small wooden set on top of the pile to drive the pile deeper into the ground. "Les ouvriers ont placé une petite tête de pieu en bois sur le dessus du pieu pour l'enfoncer plus profondément dans le sol.technicalbuildingmachinestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorpsThe width of the body of a type."The font's set is quite narrow, making the text hard to read. "Le corps de la police est assez étroit, ce qui rend le texte difficile à lire.typetechnicalwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJeune huître fixéeA young oyster when first attached."The biologist carefully observed the tiny set, noting its delicate shell. "Le biologiste a observé attentivement la jeune huître, notant sa coquille délicate.animalfoodbiologyoceanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsemble, naissainCollectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality."The oyster farm's latest set is growing quickly. "Le dernier naissain de la ferme ostréicole grandit rapidement.agricultureanimalfoodbiologyoceannatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSérie, ensembleA series or group of something. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 4, Noun)"The teacher gave us a set of math problems to practice. "Le professeur nous a donné une série de problèmes de maths à pratiquer.groupthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManière, état, qualité d'ajustementThe manner, state, or quality of setting or fitting; fit."the set of a coat"La manière d'un manteau.conditionqualitystateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMotifThe pattern of a tartan, etc."The kilt's distinctive set of tartan patterns made it easy to identify. "Le motif distinctif des tartans du kilt permettait de l'identifier facilement.stylecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourbureThe camber of a curved roofing tile."The roofer carefully measured the set of the curved tile to ensure proper drainage. "Le couvreur a soigneusement mesuré la courbure de la tuile incurvée pour assurer un bon drainage.architecturetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCouvéeThe full number of eggs set under a hen."The farmer counted the set of eggs under the hen. "L'agriculteur a compté la couvée sous la poule.animalagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe terrierThe system of tunnels that is the home of a badger."The badger's set was a complex network of tunnels beneath the old oak tree. "Le terrier du blaireau était un réseau complexe de tunnels sous le vieux chêne.animalplacenaturebiologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe motifThe pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan."The kilt's distinctive set of tartan threads showed the wearer's clan affiliation. "Le motif distinctif des fils de tartan du kilt indiquait l'affiliation du porteur au clan.culturematerialstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePavéA small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging."The gardener used small, square paving sets to create a border around the flowerbed. "Le jardinier a utilisé de petits pavés carrés pour créer une bordure autour du parterre de fleurs.materialarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFixe, établiFixed in position."The alarm clock was set to 6:00 AM, so I knew I had to get up early. "Le réveil était réglé à 6h00 du matin, donc je savais que je devais me lever tôt.positionconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRigide, solidifiéRigid, solidified."The cement was set, making the walkway strong and durable. "Le ciment était solidifié, rendant la passerelle solide et durable.materialsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePrêt, préparéReady, prepared."on your marks, get set, go!; on your marks, set, go!"À vos marques, prêts, partez !; À vos marques, prêts, partez !attitudeconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDéterminé, résoluIntent, determined (to do something)."set on getting to his destination"Déterminé à atteindre sa destination.attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePréétabli, arrangéPrearranged."a set menu"un menu préétabliplanconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEntêté, déterminéFixed in one’s opinion."I’m set against the idea of smacking children to punish them."Je suis déterminé contre l'idée de gifler les enfants pour les punir.attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCoiffé, mis en plis(of hair) Fixed in a certain style."Her hair was set in a neat, high ponytail for her school presentation. "Ses cheveux étaient coiffés en une queue de cheval haute et soignée pour sa présentation scolaire.appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlant, jeune pousseA young plant fit for setting out; a slip; shoot."The gardener carefully planted the young set of tomatoes in the garden bed. "Le jardinier a planté avec soin les jeunes plants de tomates dans le parterre.plantagriculturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉbauche de fruitA rudimentary fruit."The little boy picked a set from the bush, thinking it would be a good snack. "Le petit garçon a cueilli une ébauche de fruit dans le buisson, pensant que ce serait une bonne collation.fruitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoucher du soleil, coucherThe setting of the sun or other luminary; (by extension) the close of the day."The set of the sun signaled the end of the school day. "Le coucher du soleil a signalé la fin de la journée scolaire.astronomynaturetimeweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDirection, tendanceGeneral movement; direction; drift; tendency."The general set of the conversation during the meeting was toward finding a solution. "La tendance générale de la conversation pendant la réunion était de trouver une solution.directiontendencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsemble, sérieA matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 1, Noun.)"a set of tables"un ensemble de tablesgroupitemthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsemble, sérieA collection of various objects for a particular purpose."a set of tools"Un ensemble d'outils.itemthinggroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsemble, sérieAn object made up of several parts."a set of steps"un ensemble de marchesitemthingpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsembleA 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."The set of books on my bookshelf includes novels, biographies, and poetry. "L'ensemble des livres sur mon étagère comprend des romans, des biographies et de la poésie.mathlogicnumberessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsembles(in plural, “sets”) Set theory."My math teacher explained the basic principles of set theory in class today. "Mon professeur de mathématiques a expliqué les principes de base de la théorie des ensembles en classe aujourd'hui.maththeoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGroupe, cercleA group of people, usually meeting socially."the country set"le cercle du paysgrouppersonsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDécorThe scenery for a film or play."The movie set was decorated with colorful costumes and props. "Le décor du film était orné de costumes et d'accessoires colorés.entertainmentartmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsemble, groupeThe initial or basic formation of dancers."The dance class's set was performed with precision and grace. "L'ensemble de la classe de danse a été exécuté avec précision et grâce.dancegroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSérie(exercise) A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest."The physical education teacher assigned a set of push-ups as part of the warm-up. "Le professeur d'éducation physique a assigné une série de pompes dans le cadre de l'échauffement.sportbodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsembleA complete series of games, forming part of a match."The tennis set was close, with both players winning a game each. "L'ensemble de tennis était serré, les deux joueurs ayant chacun gagné un jeu.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManche, setA complete series of points, forming part of a match."The tennis player won the first set in a close match. "Le joueur de tennis a gagné le premier set dans un match serré.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa passeThe act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack."The quarterback's set to the receiver was perfect, leading to a touchdown. "La passe du quarterback au receveur était parfaite, menant à un touchdown.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrestation, setA musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces."The band's set at the school dance was very popular. "La prestation du groupe au bal de l'école a été très populaire.musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatterieA drum kit, a drum set."He plays the set on Saturdays."Il joue de la batterie le samedi.musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGroupe, classeA class group in a subject where pupils are divided by ability."My daughter is in the advanced math set at school. "Ma fille est dans le groupe de mathématiques avancées à l'école.educationgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrelanThree of a kind, especially if two cards are in one's hand and the third is on the board. Compare trips."My brother had a set of three jacks in his hand, and the third jack was on the table, so he won the poker game. "Mon frère avait un brelan de valets en main, et le troisième valet était sur la table, alors il a gagné la partie de poker.gamesportbetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiviser, répartirTo divide a class group in a subject according to ability"The teacher set the students in the class into three groups based on their reading abilities. "Le professeur a divisé les élèves de la classe en trois groupes en fonction de leurs capacités de lecture.groupeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading