(transitive with à) to set fire to, to set on fire, to set alight, to torch, to ignite / (figuratively, transitive with à) to set on fire, to set alight

(informal) to be choosy, to be nitpicky, to be particular, to be difficult

in need, indigent, poor, penniless

(of a dog) to sit up and beg, to sit pretty

(transitive with sur) to get the upper hand on, to gain the upper hand on

(figuratively) to miss the boat, to miss the bus

(figuratively) to miss the boat, to miss the bus

(informal, figuratively) to miss the boat, to miss the bus

(figuratively, transitive with à) to turn one's back on, to turn away from

(transitive with à) (informal) to cheer someone up, to make someone feel better, to lift someone's spirits