constituer

Definitions of constituer
  1. verb
    to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
    synonyms: faire, former
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    type of:
    représenter, être
    form or compose
  2. verb
    form or compose
    synonyms: représenter, être
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    faire
    constitute the essence of
    faire, former
    to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
    s'allonger, s'étendre
    range or extend over; occupy a certain area
    être classé dans, être compris
    be included in or classified as
    poser
    introduce
  3. verb
    set up or lay the groundwork for
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    fixer, régler, établir
    set or place definitely
    fonder, implanter, établir
    create and charge with a task or function
    réunir
    set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
    type of:
    amorcer, lancer, être le premier
    take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
  4. verb
    put together out of existing material
    synonyms: composer, mettre ensemble
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    types:
    cataloguer
    make a catalogue, compile a catalogue
    type of:
    fabriquer, faire
    make by shaping or bringing together constituents
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