set forth

exposer, énoncer

Expliquer clairement des faits, des règles ou des idées, à l’oral ou à l’écrit.

En anglais simple : To explain facts, rules, or ideas clearly in speech or writing.

• The report sets forth the facts.
• She set forth her reasons in a letter.
• The rules are set forth on the first page.

Comment l'utiliser : set forth something (The agreement sets forth the duties of each partner.); set something forth (These conditions are important, so please set them forth clearly.)

Synonymes : state, explain, describe, lay out

Expressions courantes : set forth rules, set forth reasons, set forth details

proposer, soumettre

Présenter une idée ou un projet pour que d’autres l’examinent.

En anglais simple : To offer an idea or plan for other people to consider.

• They set forth a new plan.
• She set forth several possible solutions at the meeting.
• What proposals will the committee set forth?

Comment l'utiliser : set forth something (The minister set forth a proposal for cheaper housing.); set something forth (She set her proposal forth for the committee to consider.)

Synonymes : propose, put forward, present

Expressions courantes : set forth proposals, set forth ideas, set forth alternatives

partir, se mettre en route

Quitter un lieu pour commencer un voyage.

En anglais simple : To leave a place and begin a journey.

• They set forth at dawn.
• The sailors set forth with enough food for a month.
• We shall set forth on our journey tomorrow.

Comment l'utiliser : set forth on something (The explorers set forth on a journey across the desert.); set forth from somewhere (They set forth from the village before sunrise.)

Synonymes : set off, set out, depart

Contraires : arrive

Expressions courantes : set forth again, set forth eastward, set forth together

commencer, entreprendre

Commencer une activité ou se lancer dans un projet.

En anglais simple : To begin an activity or undertaking.

• They set forth to rebuild the village.
• She set forth to establish a school for local children.
• We set forth with great hopes for our new enterprise.

Comment l'utiliser : set forth to do something (They set forth to build a better life.)

Synonymes : begin, start, embark

Contraires : finish, stop

Expressions courantes : set forth anew, set forth eagerly