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settlingnoun
settlings
pl
The settling of the pioneers in the new territory was a challenging endeavor.
L’installation des pionniers dans le nouveau territoire a été une entreprise difficile.
After a few hours, the settling of the sediment made the water clear enough to drink.
Après quelques heures, la décantation du sédiment a rendu l’eau suffisamment claire pour être bue.
règlementDans le sens de résolution d’un litige ou d’un conflit.
The settling of the lawsuit allowed both parties to move forward without further legal action.
Le règlement du procès a permis aux deux parties d’avancer sans autre action en justice.
paiementDans le sens du paiement d’une dette, d’une facture ou d’un compte.
The settling of the invoice was completed before the end of the month.
Le paiement de la facture a été effectué avant la fin du mois.
dépôtAu pluriel, pour les sédiments ou les résidus déposés au fond.
Pour the wine carefully so you don’t disturb the settlings at the bottom.
Verse le vin avec précaution pour ne pas remuer les dépôts au fond.
tassementEn géologie et en construction.
Hairline cracks in the plaster indicated settling of the old house.
De fines fissures dans le plâtre indiquaient un tassement de la vieille maison.
Additional translations
établissementSurtout dans un contexte historique ou collectif.
Synonyms
resolution
agreement
arrangement
conclusion
determination
settlement
settlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɛt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛt.lɪŋ/
apaisantPour ce qui calme, rassérène ou aide à se stabiliser.
She offered him a settling cup of chamomile tea after the long flight.
Elle lui a offert une tasse de tisane à la camomille apaisante après le long vol.
de décantationEmployé surtout après le nom dans un contexte technique.
The plant added a settling tank to improve wastewater treatment.
L’usine a ajouté un bassin de décantation pour améliorer le traitement des eaux usées.
Additional translations
stabilisantPlus rare, dans un contexte abstrait ou technique.
Synonyms
calming
soothing
pacifying
reassuring
mollifying
assuaging
easing
tranquilizing
placating
comforting
settling (decisive)
conclusive
resolving
settleverb

settling

Gerund

settled
Past Simple
settled
Past Participle
settling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛt.əl/
US
/ˈsɛt.əl/
They decided to settle their differences through mediation.
Ils ont décidé de régler leurs différends par la médiation.
se calmer
The crowd settled down after the speaker began.
La foule s'est calmée après que l'orateur a commencé à parler.
s'installerPour parler d’une personne ou d’un groupe qui s’établit dans un lieu.
The pioneers settled the new land after a long journey.
Les pionniers se sont installés sur ces nouvelles terres après un long voyage.
arrêterPour fixer définitivement une décision ou un arrangement.
They settled on a date for the wedding.
Ils ont arrêté une date pour le mariage.
se déposerS’emploie pour des particules, des sédiments ou de la poussière.
Allow the mixture to stand so that the solids can settle at the bottom.
Laissez reposer le mélange pour que les solides puissent se déposer au fond.
installerAvec l’idée de placer doucement ou soigneusement quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
He settled the baby carefully in its crib.
Il a installé le bébé avec précaution dans son berceau.
payerPour s’acquitter d’une dette ou d’une addition.
He settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
Il a payé l'addition avant de quitter le restaurant.
Additional translations
s'installerPour se mettre confortablement dans une position.
Synonyms
resolve
conclude
decide
fix
establish
reconcile
arrange
determine
finalize
sort out
Antonyms
disrupt
upset
unsettle

Definitions

settlingnoun
The process of moving to a new place and establishing a home or community.
The settling of the pioneers in the new territory was a challenging endeavor.
The process of a liquid becoming clear by the particles sinking to the bottom.
After a few hours, the settling of the sediment made the water clear enough to drink.
The act of resolving or reaching an agreement in a dispute or conflict.
The settling of the lawsuit allowed both parties to move forward without further legal action.
Material that has settled out of a liquid; sediment or dregs (usually used in the plural form).
Pour the wine carefully so you don’t disturb the settlings at the bottom.
Gradual downward movement of the ground or of a structure resting on it.
Hairline cracks in the plaster indicated settling of the old house.
The act of paying or discharging a debt, bill, or account.
The settling of the invoice was completed before the end of the month.
settlinggerund / present participle
Tending to make or become calm or stable.
She offered him a settling cup of chamomile tea after the long flight.
Designed to allow suspended particles to sink and be removed by gravity.
The plant added a settling tank to improve wastewater treatment.
settleverb
To resolve or reach an agreement about an argument or problem.
They decided to settle their differences through mediation.
To pay a debt or account.
He settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
To come to rest in a comfortable position.
She settled into the armchair with a good book.
To establish a residence or community in a new place.
The pioneers settled the new land after a long journey.
To make a final decision or arrangement.
They settled on a date for the wedding.
To become quiet or calm.
The crowd settled down after the speaker began.
To sink or be deposited by gravity, especially of particles in a liquid or of dust in the air.
Allow the mixture to stand so that the solids can settle at the bottom.
To place or arrange (something or someone) gently or securely in a desired position.
He settled the baby carefully in its crib.
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