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    Compose (en. Compound)

    /kɔ̃.po.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Create a literary or musical work.
    He composed a magnificent sonata.
    Il a composé une magnifique sonate.
    Form by assembling elements.
    The document is composed of several sections.
    Le document est composé de plusieurs sections.
    Shape or organize thoughts.
    She took time to compose her thoughts before speaking.
    Elle a pris le temps de composer ses idées avant de parler.
    Make calm or stable.
    He managed to compose himself after the shock.
    Il a réussi à se composer après le choc.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'componere', meaning to assemble or establish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    compose with
    Commit to working together on a project.
    composer avec
    compose a piece of music
    Write or create a musical piece.
    composer une musique
    be composed of
    Be made up of several elements.
    se composer de
    dial their number
    Enter a phone number.
    composer son numéro

    Related Words

    composition
    Action of forming something by assembly.
    composition
    composite
    Formed from several different elements.
    composite
    composer
    Person who composes, especially in music.
    compositeur
    recompose
    Compose again, reorganize.
    recompose

    Slang Meanings

    Compose a message quickly.
    He composed a text in no time.
    Il a composé un texto en deux temps trois mouvements.
    Be calm or serene.
    After the crisis, she quickly composed herself.
    Après la crise, elle s'est vite composée.