What does the cryptic crossword clue "Is French movement set apart? (8)" mean?

The definition is "apart?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EST (synonym="French for “is”") + RANGE (synonym="movement") = ESTRANGE; definition: "set apart?" The answer is ESTRANGE.

Is French movement set apart? (8)

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