setting

• Nom désignant le lieu, le temps ou l'environnement dans lequel se déroule un événement, par exemple le décor d'une histoire ou d'une scène.

A noun referring to the place, time, or environment in which something happens or is set, such as the background of a story or event.

1. Location or surroundingsB1formal

   The place and time where a story, event, or scene takes place.

   Cadre spatio-temporel

   • The novel's setting is Victorian London.
   • The movie's setting was a futuristic city.
   • The story's setting influenced the characters' decisions.

   Synonymesbackgroundcontextenvironmentframeworklocalelocationmilieuscenesite

2. Device adjustmentA2formal

   The position or level to which a device or control is adjusted.

   Réglage d'un appareil

   • Set the oven to a high temperature setting.
   • The camera's focus setting was incorrect.
   • Adjust the thermostat to a comfortable setting.

   Synonymesadjustmentcalibrationconfigurationcontrollevelmodeposition

3. Background or environmentB2formal

   The surroundings or context in which something occurs.

   Cadre, environnement

   • The political setting affected the election results.
   • The restaurant's romantic setting was perfect for dinner.
   • The historical setting made the museum visit educational.

   Synonymesatmospherebackdropbackgroundcontextenvironmentlocationmilieuscenesite

• 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