settle

ˈsɛtəl
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Translation of settle into French,

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Verb

1.

conflict resolution

tr.
resolve a dispute or problem
tr.
  • They settled the argument peacefully.Ils ont réglé le différend pacifiquement.
2.

finance

tr.
pay a bill or debt
tr.
  • He settled the tab before leaving the restaurant..Il a réglé l'addition avant de quitter le restaurant.
3.

establish stability

intr.
adopt a more steady or secure style of life
intr.
  • After years of traveling, he decided to settle in a small town..Après des années de voyage, il a décidé de s'installer dans une petite ville.

Noun

1.

storage seat

UK
seat for two or more people with storage
UK
banc-coffre siège-coffre
  • They stored blankets in the settle's seat.Ils ont rangé des couvertures dans le coffre du banc-coffre.
2.

furniture

DatedUK
long wooden bench with a back
DatedUK
  • The old settle was placed by the fireplace.Le vieux banc était placé près de la cheminée.
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Expressions with settle: examples in English and translations in French

se calmer
s'apaiser
After the storm, the sea began to settle down.
se contenter de
se contenter
She didn't want the job but settled for it.
s'installer
s'acclimater
It took me a while to settle in after moving.
s'habituer à
s'installer
It took her a while to settle into her new job.
se contenter de moins
accepter moins
She didn't want to settle for less in her career.
se mettre d'accord sur
convenir de
They settled on a date for the meeting.

Images of settle

  • settle: seat for two or more people with storage
    (storage seat) banc-coffre
  • settle: long wooden bench with a back
    (furniture) banc

Synonyms and analogies of settle in English

Examples of settle in a sentence

  • We need to settle this issue before moving forward.
  • She settled her credit card bill online.
  • They settled the invoice promptly.
  • They plan to settle in the countryside.
  • She wants to settle after finishing her studies.
  • Many immigrants settled in the coastal areas.

Translations of "settle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
réglerv.

The heated meeting let several coworkers finally settle an old hash.

La réunion animée a permis à plusieurs collègues de régler un vieux compte.

s'installerv.

After the breakup, he felt a crushing sense of loneliness settle in.

Après la rupture, il a ressenti un accablant sentiment de solitude s'installer.

s'établirv.

So it's our duty to help them settle here.

C'est donc notre devoir de les aider à s'établir ici.

installerv.

Let's wash the dishes before we settle in to watch a movie.

Faisons la vaisselle avant de nous installer pour regarder un film.

résoudrev.

A lawyer was hired to help settle the issue between the neighbors.

Un avocat a été engagé pour aider à résoudre le litige entre les voisins.

se déposerv.

A few hours after transplantation, the soil will settle.

Quelques heures après la transplantation, le sol va se déposer.

calmerv.

A short walk outside helps me settle my nerves before interviews.

Une courte promenade dehors m'aide à me calmer avant les entretiens.

trancherv.

The judge decided that only written proof could settle this dispute.

Le juge a estimé que seule une preuve écrite pouvait trancher ce litige.

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settle: Examples and translations in context

I believe we can settle the matter without escalating it further.

Je pense que nous pouvons régler cette affaire sans l'aggraver davantage.

A friendly wager helped us settle our debate about the movie.

Un pari amical nous a aidés à régler notre débat sur le film.

We should settle the account payable before the end of the fiscal year.

Nous devrions régler les comptes fournisseurs avant la fin de l'exercice fiscal.

You can put it on his bill; he'll settle everything tomorrow morning.

Tu peux mettre ça sur sa note ; il réglera tout demain matin.

Let's settle the matter before it escalates any further between us.

Réglons cette affaire avant qu'elle ne s'envenime davantage entre nous.

The rivals waited patiently for their chance to finally settle the score.

Les rivaux ont attendu patiemment leur chance de finalement régler leurs comptes.

She used the committee vote to quietly settle an old hash.

Elle a profité du vote en commission pour régler un vieux compte discrètement.

A smooth move on his part helped settle the disagreement quickly.

Un geste habile de sa part a aidé à régler rapidement le désaccord.

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