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    Composé (en. Compound)

    /kɔ̃.poz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that is formed from different elements.
    A musical work composed of several movements.
    Une œuvre musicale composée de plusieurs mouvements.
    Refers to a person who is calm and controlled.
    She remains very composed in all circumstances.
    Elle est très composée en toutes circonstances.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'componere', which means to assemble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    composed of various elements
    made up of several varied parts.
    composé d'éléments divers
    to remain composed
    to stay calm in a difficult situation.
    se tenir composé

    Related Words

    compose
    To create or arrange a work.
    composer
    composed
    The state of a mixture or combination.
    composé
    female composer
    Woman who composes musical works.
    compositrice

    Slang Meanings

    To be zen
    After a long day, one must stay composed.
    Après une grosse journée, il faut rester composé.
    To keep one's calm
    He got angry, but quickly returned to a composed state.
    Il s'est mis en colère, mais il est vite revenu à un état composé.