settling

• Nom désignant le processus de dépôt progressif de particules ou de tassement d'un sol, ou encore le fait de s'installer ou de s'établir quelque part.

A noun referring to the process of gradually sinking to a lower level, often used in contexts like sediment deposition or ground subsidence.

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1. Gradual sinkingB2formal

   A process of slowly moving downward or sinking to a lower level, often referring to sediment or structures.

   Affaissement

   • The settling of the foundation caused cracks in the walls.
   • Sediment settling at the bottom of the lake takes many years.
   • Engineers monitor the settling of the building after construction.

   Synonymesdescentdropsettlementsinkingsubsidence

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de résoudre un différend, de se calmer ou de s'établir dans un lieu de résidence permanent.

A verb used to indicate the act of resolving a dispute, coming to rest, or establishing a permanent residence.

1. Resolve a disputeB1formal

   To bring a disagreement or conflict to an end by mutual agreement.

   Résoudre un différend

   • They settled the argument without going to court.
   • The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court.
   • We need to settle this matter before the deadline.

   Synonymesarbitrateclear upiron outmediatenegotiatepatch upreconcileresolvesort outwork out

   Antonymesagitateinstigateprovokestir

2. Make a homeA2formal

   To establish a permanent residence in a place.

   S'établir, s'installer

   • They decided to settle in a small town after traveling.
   • Many immigrants settled in New York City.
   • He settled in the countryside after retirement.

   Synonymescolonizelocatesettle down

3. Pay a debtB1formal

   To pay money owed, such as a bill or account.

   Régler (une dette)

   • Please settle your account by the end of the month.
   • She settled the restaurant bill with cash.
   • He settled all his debts before moving abroad.

   Synonymescleardischargeliquidatepaypay offsatisfysquare

   Antonymesdefaultowe

4. Become calm or stableB1formal

   To become quiet, calm, or steady after a period of activity or disturbance.

   se calmer, s'apaiser

   • The dust settled after the storm passed.
   • He took a deep breath to settle his nerves.
   • The situation will settle down once the new rules are in place.

   Synonymesabatecalm downeasequiet downrelaxsteadysubside

   Antonymesagitatedisquietdisturbroilunsettleupset

Variantes phrasalsettle downsettle on