set the pace

US /set ðə peɪs/
UK /set ðə peɪs/
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donner le rythme, donner le ton

to establish the speed or rate at which something happens or is done

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The lead runner set the pace for the entire marathon.
Le coureur en tête a donné le rythme pour tout le marathon.
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Our company aims to set the pace in innovation within the industry.
Notre entreprise vise à donner le ton en matière d'innovation dans l'industrie.
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