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No. 2,419 in French

set

The French word "set" refers to a "set" in tennis or can mean a "series" or "collection" depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Je vais mettre ce set de table sur la table.

    I will put this placemat on the table.

    The word 'set' in this sentence refers to a 'set of table mats' or placemats in French, used here contextually in everyday household discussions.

  • Cet acteur a travaillé sur un set de film très célèbre.

    This actor worked on a very famous movie set.

    In this sentence, 'set' is used to refer to the location or arrangement of equipment and decor used in filmmaking.

  • Le magasin offre un set de crayons pour les étudiants.

    The store offers a set of pencils for students.

    Here, 'set' signifies a group of items packaged together, which is often used to denote collections of similar items.

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