setting in French
setting in French is couchant, cadre, contexte — setting means the place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
setting in French
couchant
That disappears below the horizon.
cadre
time, place, circumstance
contexte
time, place, circumstance
configuration
placement of a control
réglage
placement of a control
What does "setting" mean?
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noun The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
"The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea."
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noun A specific level or position that a control or device is adjusted to.
"Switch the washing machine to a low setting for delicate clothes."
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noun The metal frame that holds a gemstone in a piece of jewelry.
"She had the old ring reset in a simpler silver setting."
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setting in a sentence
- The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea.
- The novel's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
- Switch the washing machine to a low setting for delicate clothes.
- Is the brightness setting on your phone too high?
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What is "setting" in French?
"setting" in French is couchant, cadre, contexte. setting means: The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
How do you use "setting" in a sentence?
Example: "The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea." In French, "setting" is couchant, cadre, contexte.
Are there other ways to say "setting" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "setting": couchant, cadre, contexte, configuration, réglage.
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