lay down

US /leɪ daʊn/
UK /leɪ daʊn/
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1.

déposer, poser

to put something down on a surface, especially gently or carefully

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Please lay down your tools before you leave.
Veuillez déposer vos outils avant de partir.
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She carefully laid down the baby in the crib.
Elle a délicatement déposé le bébé dans le berceau.
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2.

établir, imposer

to establish a rule, principle, or plan

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The committee will lay down new guidelines for safety.
Le comité va établir de nouvelles directives de sécurité.
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He had to lay down the law to his unruly children.
Il a dû imposer la loi à ses enfants indisciplinés.
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establishstipulateprescribeformulate
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