Composer (en. To compose)

/kɔ̃.poz.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Creating pieces of music.
He composed a symphony that was played at the concert.
Il a composé une symphonie qui a été jouée au concert.
Writing a literary or artistic work.
She composed a poem about the beauty of spring.
Elle a composé un poème sur la beauté du printemps.
To put in order, organize.
He composed a list of his favorite movies.
Il a composé une liste de ses films préférés.

Etymology

From Latin 'componere', meaning 'to put together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to compose music
Creating musical pieces.
composer de la musique
to compose an email
Writing an email.
composer un mail
to compose a melody
Creating a musical sequence.
composer une mélodie

Related Words

composition
The act of composing or the work created.
composition
composer
A person who composes music.
compositeur
decomposition
The process of breaking down into elements.
décomposition

Slang Meanings

To do something quickly.
He composed his assignment in an hour.
Il a composé son devoir en une heure.
To write something under pressure.
She composed her speech just before going on stage.
Elle a composé son discours juste avant de monter sur scène.