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settlements

/ˈset.l.mənts/

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noun

Établissement, colonisation

The act of settling.

Examples :

"The settlements in the lawsuit allowed both companies to avoid a long and expensive trial. "

Les accords dans le procès ont permis aux deux entreprises d'éviter un procès long et coûteux.

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Établissements, colonies

The state of being settled.

Examples :

"The settlements in the old building meant dust and cobwebs were everywhere, showing no one had lived there in years. "

Les établissements dans le vieux bâtiment signifiaient de la poussière et des toiles d'araignée partout, montrant que personne n'y avait vécu depuis des années.

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Colonisation, établissement

A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled.

Examples :

"The first settlements in the area were small villages built near the river for water and farming. "

Les premiers établissements de la région étaient de petits villages construits près de la rivière pour l'eau et l'agriculture.

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Établissements, communautés

A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city.

Examples :

"Many small settlements dotted the landscape, connected only by dirt roads. "

De nombreux petits établissements parsemaient le paysage, reliés uniquement par des chemins de terre.

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Tassement, affaissement

The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.

Examples :

"The old house showed significant settlements in its foundation, causing cracks in the walls. "

La vieille maison présentait des tassements importants dans ses fondations, causant des fissures dans les murs.

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Règlement, dénouement

The delivery of goods by the seller and payment for them by the buyer, under a previously agreed trade or transaction or contract entered into.

Examples :

"The company ensures prompt settlements for all its delivered products, so vendors get paid quickly. "

L'entreprise assure des règlements rapides pour tous ses produits livrés, afin que les fournisseurs soient payés rapidement.

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Disposition, règlement

A disposition of property, or the act of granting it.

Examples :

"The wealthy grandfather made generous settlements for each of his grandchildren, ensuring they would have funds for their future education and well-being. "

Le grand-père fortuné a fait des dispositions généreuses pour chacun de ses petits-enfants, veillant à ce qu'ils aient des fonds pour leur future éducation et leur bien-être.

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Établissements, colonies, implantations

A settled place of abode; residence; a right growing out of legal residence.

Examples :

"After the family moved to the new town, they found a suitable residence and established their settlements. "

Après que la famille a déménagé dans la nouvelle ville, elle a trouvé une résidence convenable et a établi ses établissements.

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Règlement, résolution

A resolution of a dispute.

Examples :

"The two companies reached settlements in their legal dispute, avoiding a long trial. "

Les deux sociétés sont parvenues à un règlement de leur litige juridique, évitant ainsi un long procès.

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