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    Mêlé (en. Mixed)

    mɛle

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mixture of diverse elements, often without order.
    The jumble of colors in this painting is fascinating.
    Le méli-mélo de couleurs dans cette peinture est fascinant.
    A confusing situation or event.
    There was quite a jumble at the party.
    Il y avait un vrai méli-mélo lors de la fête.
    A blend of sounds or voices.
    The musical jumble in the street attracted passersby.
    Le méli-mélo musical de la rue attirait les passants.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'mêler', coming from the Latin 'misculare', meaning to mix.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Mixing of genres
    Combination of different styles or types.
    mélange des genres
    To create a jumble
    To create confusion or disorder.
    faire un méli-mélo
    A jumble of ideas
    A blend of disparate ideas.
    un méli-mélo d'idées

    Related Words

    Mixed
    The use of 'mêler', meaning to combine or mix.
    mêlé
    To mix
    The action of combining several elements.
    mélanger
    Melody
    A combination of musical notes.
    mélodie

    Slang Meanings

    A mix of everything and nothing.
    This party was a real jumble, but we had a lot of fun.
    Cette fête était un vrai méli-mélo, mais on s'est bien amusés.
    An eclectic group of people.
    This club is a jumble of people from all walks of life.
    Ce club est un méli-mélo de gens venus de tous horizons.