Composent (en. Compose)

/kɔ̃.poz.ɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To create or form a whole from several elements.
These ingredients compose a delicious recipe.
Ces ingrédients composent une recette délicieuse.
To be an integral part of something.
The members of the group compose a dynamic team.
Les membres du groupe composent une équipe dynamique.
To constitute, to form.
The materials that compose this sculpture are varied.
Les matériaux qui composent cette sculpture sont variés.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'componere' which means to assemble.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The elements that compose
The different parts that form a whole.
Les éléments qui composent
To compose with
To adapt to a situation or given elements.
Composer avec
To compose a piece
To create or write music or an artistic work.
Composer un morceau

Related Words

composé
A mixture of several elements.
composé

Slang Meanings

In everyday language, refers to the people who participate in a group.
In our team, all these guys compose the core group.
Dans notre équipe, tous ces gars composent le noyau dur.