arranger

Definitions of arranger
  1. verb
    restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
    synonyms: régler, réparer
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    casser, détruire
    ruin completely
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    remplir
    plug with a substance
    raccommoder
    repair by adding pieces
    réparer
    repair or mend
    rafistoler, rapiécer
    mend by putting a patch on
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    améliorer, rendre meilleur
    to make better
  2. verb
    decide upon or fix definitely
    synonyms: déterminer, fixer, mettre en ordre, spécifier
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    définir
    give a definition for the meaning of a word
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    choisir
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
  3. verb
    arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
    synonyms: ordonner, ranger
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    synchroniser
    arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
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    organiser
    cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea
  4. verb
    make arrangements for
    synonyms: convenir, mettre en ordre, régler
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    concilier
    dispose of; make a financial settlement
    dédommager, rembourser, valoir
    do or give something to somebody in return
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    convenir, être d'accord
    be in accord; be in agreement
  5. verb
    put into a proper or systematic order
    synonyms: mettre en ordre, régler
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    déranger, désorganiser, mettre en désordre
    destroy the arrangement or order of
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    régulariser
    make regular or more regular
    ranger
    place in a certain order
    ranger
    bring order to or into
    réarranger
    put into a new order or arrangement
    classer par ordre alphabétique
    arrange in alphabetical order
    coordonner, organiser
    bring order and organization to
    enfiler
    thread on or as if on a string
    répartir, échelonner
    set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series
    apaiser, calmer
    arrange or fix in the desired order
    décorer, orner
    provide with decoration
    emballer, empaqueter
    compress into a wad
    répartir
    to arrange in a systematic order
    faire la queue, s'aligner, se mettre en ligne
    form a line
    mettre en ordre, ranger
    put (things or places) in order
    restructurer
    give a structure to
    niveler, égaliser
    make even or more even
    systématiser
    arrange according to a system or reduce to a system
    rassembler
    to assemble in proper sequence
    débrouiller, démêler
    extricate from entanglement
    monter sur fil de fer
    string on a wire
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    mettre, mettre en place, placer, poser
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  6. verb
    plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
    synonyms: mettre en scène, organiser
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    amorcer, lancer, être le premier
    take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
  7. verb
    set (printed matter) into a specific format
    synonyms: formater
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    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  8. verb
    be agreeable or acceptable
    synonyms: aller, convenir
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    être
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  9. verb
    end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
    synonyms: résoudre
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    convenir, être d'accord
    be in accord; be in agreement
  10. verb
    begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
    synonyms: organiser
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    mettre sur pied, organiser
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  11. verb
    adapt for performance in a different way
    synonyms: mettre en musique
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    composer, écrire
    write music
  12. verb
    accord or comport with
    synonyms: adapter, concorder avec, convenir, s'accorder avec
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    correspondre, s'accorder, être similaire
    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  13. verb
    place in a certain order
    synonyms: ranger
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    mettre en ordre, régler
    put into a proper or systematic order
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