English–French
“set up” in French
How to say “set up” in French
“Set up” in French is dresser.
An object is aligned, raised, and made ready in its intended position.
Example sentences with dresser
Elle dresse la table avant l'arrivée des invités.
She sets the table before the guests arrive.
Tips for using dresser
- The reflexive form se dresser means 'to stand up' or 'to rise', so the subject rises rather than placing another object.
Other French words for “set up”
La société a implanté une filiale au Japon l'année dernière.
The company set up a subsidiary in Japan last year.
L'école a instauré un nouveau système de prêt de livres.
The school set up a new book-lending system.