Composée (en. Composed)

/kɔ̃.poz.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is made up of several parts or elements.
A composed sentence can contain several clauses.
Une phrase composée peut contenir plusieurs propositions.
Which has been elaborated or constructed with care.
This painting is the result of a carefully studied composition.
Ce tableau est le résultat d'une composition soigneusement étudiée.
Related to the navy, designating a ship made of multiple materials.
This type of ship is made of wood and metal.
Ce type de navire est composé de bois et de métal.

Etymology

From the verb composer, derived from the Latin compositus, which means 'to put together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

composed music
A musical piece that is written or arranged.
musique composée
composed sentence
A sentence that contains several clauses.
phrase composée
composed work
A complex development of a work or project.
travail composé

Related Words

compose
The verb designating the action of creating or organizing something.
composer
composition
The act of composing or the product of this process.
composition
composição
Term in Portuguese also designating a musical or literary creation.
composição

Slang Meanings

An elaborate work of art.
This painting is a true composed piece that tells a story.
Ce tableau est une vraie pièce composée qui raconte une histoire.
A complicated situation.
His life resembles a composed piece full of twists and turns.
Sa vie ressemble à une pièce composée pleine de rebondissements.