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• Se dit de l'ensemble des décors ou de l'arrière-plan utilisé dans une pièce de théâtre, un film ou une production télévisée. Peut aussi désigner l'action de mettre en place ou de préparer quelque chose.

Refers to the scenery or background used in a play, film, or television production.

1. Fixed or establishedB1formal

   Firmly decided or determined; not changing.

   fixe, établi

   • Her mind is set on going to university.
   • He has his heart set on buying that car.
   • The date for the wedding is set.

   Synonymesdecideddeterminedestablishedfirmfixedpredeterminedresolutesettledunwavering

   Antonymeschangeableflexiblefluidmutableuncertainundeterminedunfixedvariable

2. Ready or preparedA2informal

   In a position to start or be used; prepared.

   prêt, préparé

   • Dinner is set on the table.
   • The table is set for six guests.
   • Are you all set to leave?

   Synonymespreparedprimedready

   Antonymesunavailableunpreparedunready

3. Rigid or inflexibleB2formal

   Not able to be changed or bent; stiff.

   Rigide, inflexible

   • His face was set in a stern expression.
   • The concrete began to set after an hour.
   • Her jaw was set with determination.

   Synonymesfirmfixedhardimmovableinflexiblerigidsolidifiedstiffunyielding

   Antonymesadaptablechangeableflexiblefluidmalleablepliablesoftvariableyielding

• Un ensemble d'objets ou de personnes similaires qui sont liés ou utilisés ensemble, comme une collection ou un groupe. Peut aussi désigner un groupe d'éléments formant un tout.

A noun referring to a group of similar things or people that belong together or are used together, such as a collection or arrangement.

1. Collection of itemsA2formal

   A group of similar things that belong together or are used together.

   Ensemble d'objets

   • She bought a set of dishes for her new apartment.
   • He has a set of golf clubs.
   • The chess set includes all the pieces needed.

   Synonymesarrayassortmentbatchcollectiongroupkitlotpackseriessuite

2. Mathematical setB2formalscientific

   A collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.

   Ensemble

   • The set of even numbers is infinite.
   • This set contains all prime numbers less than 100.
   • Union of two sets combines their elements.

   Synonymesaggregatecollectionensemble

3. Stage sceneryB1formalart

   The scenery and props used in a film, play, or television production.

   Décor de scène

   • The film set was built in a studio.
   • Actors rehearsed on the elaborate set.
   • The set designer created a realistic 1920s street.

   Synonymesbackdropdecorscenerysettingstage set

4. Sports gameB2formalsport

   A division of a tennis match, or a game in volleyball.

   set (sport)

   • She won the first set 6-4.
   • The match went to three sets.
   • They played a best-of-five sets tournament.

• Verbe signifiant placer quelque chose dans une position déterminée ou régler/configurer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate placing something in a particular position or arranging or adjusting something.

verbe irrégulier

1. A1formal

   To put something in a particular place or position.

   Placer, poser

   • She set the book on the table.
   • He set his bag down by the door.
   • Please set the plates on the dining table.

   Synonymesdepositlaylocateparkplaceplantpositionputsituatestation

   Antonymesdislodgedisplaceextractliftremovetakewithdraw

2. Establish or fixB1formal

   To establish something permanently or decide on a value, time, or rule.

   Établir ou fixer

   • They set a new world record.
   • The meeting is set for 3 PM.
   • She set the rules for the game.

   Synonymesappointassigndecidedetermineestablishfixprescribesettlespecify

   Antonymesabolishaltercancelchangedestroydisplaceremove

3. Become firmB2formal

   To become solid or firm, especially concrete or jelly.

   prendre (en parlant d'un matériau)

   • The concrete will set in a few hours.
   • The jelly needs time to set in the fridge.
   • The plaster began to set quickly.

   Synonymescakeclotcoagulatecongealgelhardensolidifystiffenthicken

   Antonymesdissolveliquefymeltsoften

4. Prepare or arrangeB1informal

   To prepare something for use or action.

   Préparer ou disposer

   • Set the table for dinner.
   • He set the alarm clock for 6 AM.
   • Are you ready? Set, go!

   Synonymesadjustarrangeconfigurefixlaymountplacepositionprepare

   Antonymesdisarrangedisorderdisruptunsettle

Variantes phrasalset downset inset offset onset outset upset upon