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settle in French

settle in French is coloniser, habituer, installer — settle means to resolve a dispute, disagreement, or debt, often by reaching an agreement.

settle in French

coloniser
verb
habituer
verb
installer
verb
régler
verb
(transitive) To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
solder
verb
(transitive) To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).

What does "settle" mean?

  1. verb To resolve a dispute, disagreement, or debt, often by reaching an agreement.
    "The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court."
  2. verb To make a home or establish oneself permanently in a place.
    "They settled in a small village after years of traveling."
  3. verb To become calm, still, or come to rest.
    "The dust finally settled after the demolition."

settle in a sentence

  • The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court.
  • They finally settled their differences over dinner.
  • They settled in a small village after years of traveling.
  • The family settled in Canada in the 1990s.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "settle" in French?

"settle" in French is coloniser, habituer, installer. settle means: To resolve a dispute, disagreement, or debt, often by reaching an agreement.

How do you use "settle" in a sentence?

Example: "The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court." In French, "settle" is coloniser, habituer, installer.

Are there other ways to say "settle" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "settle": coloniser, habituer, installer, régler, solder.

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