set out

entreprendre, se proposer de

Commencer une activité avec l'intention d'atteindre un objectif précis.

En anglais simple : To begin an activity with a particular goal that you intend to achieve.

• She set out to help others.
• We set out to build a safer bicycle.
• Did you achieve what you set out to do?

Comment l'utiliser : set out to + verb (She set out to write a guide for beginners.); set out with the aim of + -ing (They set out with the aim of improving local schools.)

Synonymes : undertake, embark on

Expressions courantes : set out to win, set out to help

exposer, préciser

Présenter clairement des faits, des règles ou des projets, généralement par écrit.

En anglais simple : To explain facts, rules, or plans clearly, usually in writing.

• The letter sets out our plans.
• We set out the rules in a short document.
• Are the payment terms set out in the contract?

Comment l'utiliser : set something out (The report sets the main findings out clearly.)

Synonymes : explain, describe, outline

Expressions courantes : set out something, set out rules

partir, se mettre en route

Quitter un endroit pour commencer un voyage.

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

• We set out early.
• They set out for London before sunrise.
• When are you setting out on your trip?

Comment l'utiliser : set out for + destination (They set out for the coast at dawn.); set out on + journey (We set out on a long journey.)

Synonymes : leave, depart, set off

Contraires : arrive

Expressions courantes : set out early, set out for somewhere

disposer, installer

Placer des objets de façon que les gens puissent les voir ou les utiliser.

En anglais simple : To put things in positions where people can see or use them.

• Please set out the chairs.
• She set out plates for six guests.
• Have you set the tools out ready for tomorrow?

Comment l'utiliser : set something out (Please set the cups out on the table.)

Synonymes : arrange, lay out, put out

Expressions courantes : set out something, set out chairs