Mélange (en. Blend)
/melɑ̃ʒ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Action of mixing heterogeneous elements.
The mixing of colors gave rise to a unique shade.
Le mélange des couleurs a donné naissance à une teinte unique.
A collection of different things brought together.
This dish is a mixture of exotic flavors.
Ce plat est un mélange de saveurs exotiques.
Product resulting from this action.
The mixture I created is very tasty.
Le mélange que j'ai créé est très savoureux.
Etymology
From Latin 'mixtura', meaning mixture or blending of substances.
Common Phrases and Expressions
successful mixture
A mixture that has worked well.
mélange réussit
mixture of genres
Combination of different styles or types.
mélange de genres
in the mixture
Within a varied set.
dans le mélange
Related Words
to mix
Action of combining different elements.
mélanger
mixed
Which is composed of different elements.
mixte
combinatorial
Relating to the different possible combinations.
combinatoire
Slang Meanings
A mixture of very diverse people or styles.
This party is a true mixture of cultures.
Cette fête est un vrai mélange de cultures.
Chaos or disorder caused by the combination of disparate elements.
It’s a total mix here, I don’t know where to look anymore.
C'est un mélange total ici, je ne sais plus où donner de la tête.