English-French translations for set the scene

• planter le décor
  Le sommet social tripartite qui aura lieu juste avant le Conseil européen informel sera une excellente occasion de planter le décor. The tripartite social summit just before the informal European Council will provide an excellent opportunity to set the scene.

Definition of set the scene

• To prepare for something by providing a background, a description, etc

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