setback in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for setback in the English»French Dictionary

setback [Brit ˈsɛtbak, Am ˈsɛtˌbæk] N

1. setback (gen) MIL:

setback

revers m (for pour)

to suffer a setback

essuyer un revers

this would be a setback to our plans

cela compromettrait nos projets

it was a setback to his hopes of winning

cela a compromis ses chances de gagner

a temporary setback

un recul passager

2. setback FIN:

setback

recul m

after an early setback prices rose steadily FIN

après un recul initial les prix ont augmenté régulièrement

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receive setback

subir, essuyer

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mécompte

setback

contretemps

setback, contretemps form

échec (rémédiable)

setback

subir un échec (temporairement)

to suffer a setback

revers fig

setback, reversal

prendre un coup dans l'aile

to suffer a setback

un échec a suffi à ou pour la décourager

one setback was enough to put her off

setback in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for setback in the English»French Dictionary

setback N

setback

revers m

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suffer a defeat, setback

essuyer

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incident de parcours

setback

revers

setback

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English

Architectural embellishments, mechanical rooms, and common rooftop structures may be exempted from the overall height limit, provided they are setback from the roof line.

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Despite some recent setbacks due to the political turmoil in the state and the consequent law and order situation, the school continues to pioneer.

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The boundary commission's work encountered several political setbacks but finally completed its task in 1914.

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The plague inflicted a prolonged demographic setback, with the population estimated at between 10,000 and 12,000 during the 15th and 16th centuries.

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He suffered a setback that year in the form of an ankle injury.

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The district has innovative features such as large front yard setbacks, lots wide, underground utilities, and no alleys.

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But his career has not been without its setbacks, off-field problems forcing him out of the squad at times.

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The setbacks of the homes are deep, with oversized lots.

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Despite this significant setback, the display made a favourable impression due to his photographs.

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The structure is trapezoidal in plan, although the impressive front elevation is symmetrically designed with twin towers composed of three-tiered setbacks flanking the main entrance.

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