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settles

/ˈsɛtəlz/ /ˈsɛtl̩z/

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verb

Conclure, résoudre

To conclude or resolve (something):

Examples :

"The teacher settles the argument between the two students. "

Le professeur résout l'argument entre les deux élèves.

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verb

S'installer, se calmer, régler

To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).

Examples :

"to settle her estate"

régler sa succession

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Se calmer, s'apaiser

To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.

Examples :

"the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking"

Le temps s'est calmé ; attendez que la foule se calme avant de parler.

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verb

S'installer, s'établir

To establish or become established in a steady position:

Examples :

"After a long flight, the airplane finally settles on the runway. "

Après un long vol, l'avion s'installe finalement sur la piste.

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S'installer, s'établir

To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)

Examples :

"the Saxons who settled in Britain"

Les Saxons qui se sont établis en Grande-Bretagne

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verb

Installer, peupler

To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).

Examples :

"The government settles refugees in different parts of the country to help them rebuild their lives. "

Le gouvernement installe des réfugiés dans différentes régions du pays pour les aider à reconstruire leur vie.

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verb

Décanter, se déposer

To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.

Examples :

"After the muddy water sits for a while, the dirt settles to the bottom of the glass. "

Après que l'eau boueuse repose un moment, la saleté se dépose au fond du verre.

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verb

Constituer une dot

To make a jointure for a spouse.

Examples :

"Before marrying, the wealthy landowner settles a significant portion of his estate on his future wife to ensure her financial security should he die first. "

Avant de se marier, le riche propriétaire terrien constitue une part importante de son domaine en dot pour sa future épouse afin d'assurer sa sécurité financière en cas de décès prématuré.

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verb

Devenir enceinte

(of an animal) To make or become pregnant.

Examples :

"The farmer was happy when his cow finally settles and they could expect a calf in the spring. "

Le fermier était heureux quand sa vache est finalement devenue enceinte et qu'ils ont pu attendre un veau au printemps.

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noun

Siège, banc

A seat of any kind.

Examples :

"The park offered many settles where people could sit and enjoy the view. "

Le parc offrait de nombreux bancs où les gens pouvaient s'asseoir et profiter de la vue.

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noun

Banc-coffre

A long bench with a high back and arms, often with chest or storage space underneath.

Examples :

"After a long day of gardening, I sat on the settles in the porch and enjoyed the cool evening breeze. "

Après une longue journée de jardinage, je me suis assis sur le banc-coffre dans le porche et j'ai apprécié la brise fraîche du soir.

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noun

Palier, renfoncement

A place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part. (Compare a depression.)

Examples :

"The living room has settles along the windows, perfect for extra seating and storing toys. "

Le salon a des paliers le long des fenêtres, parfaits pour des sièges supplémentaires et le rangement des jouets.

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