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setting n1 ( location) (for a building, event, film, novel) cadre m ; a historic/rural/magnificent setting un cadre historique/rural/magnifique ; a house in a riverside setting une maison au bord d'une rivière ; it's the perfect setting for a holiday/romance c'est le cadre idéal pour des vacances/une histoire d'amour ; Milan will be the setting for the gala/film le gala/le film va se passer à Milan ; Dublin is the setting for her latest novel l'action de son dernier roman se passe à Dublin ; this street was the setting for a riot/murder cette rue a été le théâtre d'une émeute/d'un meurtre ;2 ( in jewellery) monture f ;3 ( position on dial) position f (de réglage) ; speed setting vitesse f ; put the iron/heater on the highest setting mets le fer à repasser/radiateur au maximum ;5 Mus arrangement m ;6 the setting of the sun le coucher du soleil ;7 Print composition f.
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