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idiom
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Le processus visant à améliorer la visibilité d’un site Web ou d’une page Web dans les résultats non payants d’un moteur de recherche.
Meaning
The process of improving the visibility of a website or web page in a search engine's unpaid results.
Example
To improve our search rankings, we need to focus on **SEO** strategies.
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SEO-friendly
optimisé pour classer plus haut dans les résultats des moteurs de recherche
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
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separate the wheat from the chaff
distinguer ce qui est précieux de ce qui ne l'est pas
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
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serenity now
une phrase utilisée pour invoquer le calme, généralement dans une situation stressante
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
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serve time
passer du temps en prison comme punition
Meaning
to spend time in prison as punishment
Example
He had to **serve time** for his involvement in the fraud case.
phrasal-verb
serve up
offrir ou fournir de la nourriture ou un repas
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
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set a good example
se comporter d'une manière qui montre aux autres comment ils doivent agir
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
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set a precedent
établir un précédent ou un exemple pour les actions futures
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
phrasal-verb
set about
commencer à faire quelque chose avec détermination
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
phrasal-verb
set against
comparer une chose à une autre; amener quelqu'un à s'opposer à quelque chose
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
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set an example
Agir de manière à ce que les autres doivent suivre
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
phrasal-verb
set an example for
agir de manière à ce que les autres devraient copier; mener par l'exemple
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader **sets an example for** the team through actions, not words.
phrasal-verb
set apart
rendre quelque chose ou quelqu'un distinctif ou unique
Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.
phrasal-verb
set apart from
rendre quelque chose ou quelqu'un différent ou distinctif
Meaning
to make something or someone different or distinctive
Example
Their unique approach **set them apart from** competitors.
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set aside
réserver quelque chose pour un objectif particulier
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
phrasal-verb
set aside differences
ignorer les désaccords afin que la coopération puisse continuer
Meaning
to ignore disagreements so cooperation can continue
Example
Partners **set aside differences** to finish the joint project.
phrasal-verb
set aside for
réserver un temps spécifique pour les réunions virtuelles ou le travail
Meaning
to reserve a specific time for virtual meetings or work
Example
I’ve **set aside for** an hour every morning to check emails.
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set aside funds
réserver de l'argent pour un but particulier
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
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set aside time
réserver une quantité spécifique de temps pour quelque chose d'important
Meaning
to reserve a specific amount of time for something important
Example
You should **set aside time** for personal reflection every day.
phrasal-verb
set back
retarder le progrès ou causer un problème
Meaning
to delay progress or cause a problem
Example
The heavy rain **set back** the construction work by two weeks.
phrasal-verb
set boundaries
établir des limites sur ce que vous ferez ou ne ferez pas, surtout au travail
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
phrasal-verb
set clear goals
définir des objectifs ou des cibles spécifiques
Meaning
to define specific objectives or targets
Example
A good manager always sets clear goals for the team.
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set deadlines
établir des délais spécifiques pour les tâches
Meaning
to establish specific time limits for tasks
Example
The manager **set deadlines** for each phase of the project.
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set down
placer quelque chose ou écrire quelque chose
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.