inset

• Nom désignant une petite image ou une carte insérée dans une plus grande ; un objet destiné à être placé à l'intérieur d'un autre ; ou un morceau de tissu utilisé pour renforcer ou élargir un vêtement.

A noun referring to a small picture or map set within a larger one, an object designed to be placed inside something else, or a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment.

1. Small picture within a larger oneB2formal

   A small image or map placed inside the boundaries of a larger illustration or diagram, often to show detail or a specific location.

   Cartouche (dans une illustration)

   • The map of the city had an inset showing the downtown area in more detail.
   • The technical drawing included an inset of the complex mechanism.
   • The magazine article featured an inset photograph of the author.

   Synonymesboxdetailinsertpanel

2. Inserted artifactB2formal

   An object that is placed or fitted into something else, such as a piece of material or a component.

   Élément inséré

   • The wooden box had a velvet inset to protect the jewelry.
   • The door panel was secured with a metal inset.
   • The watch face had a small diamond inset.

   Synonymesinlayinsertinsertion

3. Garment reinforcement or enlargementB2formalart

   A piece of fabric sewn into a garment to strengthen it, add decoration, or increase its size.

   Pièce rapportée (dans un vêtement)

   • The dress had a lace inset at the waistline.
   • She added a fabric inset to make the sleeves wider.
   • The jacket's shoulders had leather insets for durability.

   Synonymesgussetinsertpanel

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de placer quelque chose à l'intérieur d'autre chose ou d'insérer un objet ou une partie dans un ensemble plus grand.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing something into something else, or inserting an object or piece into a larger whole.

verbe irrégulier

1. Set or place inB2formal

   To set, place, or fix something into a surface or larger object.

   insérer

   • The jeweler inset the diamond into the ring.
   • They inset a small panel into the wall for the thermostat.
   • The map was inset into the corner of the larger illustration.

   Synonymesembedfiximplantinlayinsertplaceset

   Antonymesextractremovewithdraw