Composait (en. Composed)

/kɔ̃.pɔ.zɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To form a whole from elements.
He was composing a symphony.
Il composait une symphonie.
To write or create a musical or literary work.
She had been composing poems since her childhood.
Elle composait des poèmes depuis son enfance.
To constitute, to form.
This figure composed the majority of the votes.
Ce chiffre composait la majorité des votes.

Etymology

From the verb 'composer', derived from the Latin 'componere' meaning to gather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

composed a music
To create a musical work.
composait une musique
composed with talent
To produce skillfully.
composait avec talent
composed a painting
To create a pictorial work.
composait un tableau

Related Words

to compose
A verb indicating the action of creating or writing a work.
composer
composition
A noun indicating the result of the process of composition.
composition
composite
Which is made up of several elements.
composite

Slang Meanings

To compose in an improvised manner.
He started to compose at the piano without preparation.
Il a commencé à composait au piano sans préparation.
To create something quickly.
She was composing responses at the last minute.
Elle composait des réponses à la dernière minute.