set off in French
set off in French is mettre en colère, compensation — set off means to begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
set off in French
mettre en colère
(idiomatic, transitive) To begin; to cause; to initiate.
compensation
(dated) That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.
What does "set off" mean?
-
phrasal verb To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
"We set off at dawn to beat the traffic."
-
phrasal verb To cause something to start suddenly, especially an alarm, an explosion or a chain of events.
"The smoke from the toaster set off the fire alarm."
-
phrasal verb To make someone suddenly angry, upset or distressed, or to trigger a strong emotional or physical reaction.
"Any mention of the divorce sets him off."
-
phrasal verb To make something look better by contrast or by providing a background for it.
"The plain frame sets off the painting perfectly."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
set off in a sentence
- We set off at dawn to beat the traffic.
- They set off on foot for the next village.
- The smoke from the toaster set off the fire alarm.
- One arrest set off three nights of unrest.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "set off" in French?
"set off" in French is mettre en colère, compensation. set off means: To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
How do you use "set off" in a sentence?
Example: "We set off at dawn to beat the traffic." In French, "set off" is mettre en colère, compensation.
Are there other ways to say "set off" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "set off": mettre en colère, compensation.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.