set forward

avancer

Placer ou déplacer quelque chose davantage vers l'avant.

En anglais simple : To put or move something farther toward the front.

• Set the clock forward one hour.
• She set her chair forward a little.
• He set the hands forward to noon.

Comment l'utiliser : set something forward (Set the clock forward one hour tonight.)

Synonymes : move forward, advance

Contraires : move back

Expressions courantes : set something forward, set forward the clock, set forward one hour

proposer, avancer

Présenter une idée, une opinion ou une théorie pour que les autres l'examinent.

En anglais simple : To offer an idea, opinion, or theory for people to consider.

• She set forward a new idea.
• The writer sets forward a theory about language.
• Several plans were set forward at the meeting.

Comment l'utiliser : set forward something (He set forward a proposal for a new school.)

Synonymes : propose, put forward, suggest

Expressions courantes : set forward a theory, set forward a proposal, set something forward

favoriser, faire progresser

Aider une personne ou quelque chose à avancer ou à réussir.

En anglais simple : To help someone or something make progress or succeed.

• Their gifts set forward our work.
• The grant set forward his research.
• She used her influence to set forward the young scholar.

Comment l'utiliser : set forward someone/something (Their support set forward the cause of reform.)

Synonymes : advance, promote, further

Contraires : hinder

Expressions courantes : set forward a cause, set someone forward, set something forward

se mettre en route, partir

Quitter un lieu et commencer un voyage.

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

• We set forward at dawn.
• The travelers set forward along the narrow road.
• After resting, they set forward again.

Comment l'utiliser : set forward for somewhere (They set forward for the distant town.)

Synonymes : set off, depart, set out

Expressions courantes : set forward at dawn, set forward for somewhere, set forward again