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    Composés (en. Compounds)

    /kɔ̃.poz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of several elements.
    Chemical compounds are essential in chemistry.
    Les composés chimiques sont essentiels en chimie.
    Refers to a document or a written work with varied elements.
    The novel is one of the most captivating literary compositions.
    Le roman est un des composés littéraires les plus captivants.
    adjective
    Which is formed of different parts.
    A painting composed of several artistic techniques.
    Un tableau composé de plusieurs techniques artistiques.
    State or quality of being formed of several elements.
    A melody composed of several harmonies.
    Une mélodie composée de plusieurs harmonies.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    organic compounds
    Substances containing carbon and found in living beings.
    les composés organiques
    verb compositions
    Groups of verbs that express a compound action.
    composés verbaux
    aromatic compounds
    Chemical compounds with one or more benzene rings.
    composés aromatiques

    Related Words

    composition
    The action of composing or the result of it.
    composition
    component
    An element that is part of a whole.
    composant
    decomposition
    The process of decomposition or separation of elements.
    décomposition

    Slang Meanings

    A harmonious blend of elements.
    This piece is a true blend of musical styles.
    Ce morceau est un vrai composé de styles musicaux.
    An inextricable mixture of ideas.
    His speech was a composition of truths and lies.
    Son discours était un composé de vérités et de mensonges.