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    Mélées (en. Melees)

    /mel.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A scuffle or brawl between people.
    The melees between supporters during the match were spectacular.
    Les mélées entre supporters pendant le match étaient spectaculaires.
    A confused mixture of people or things.
    There was a melee of people in the theater lobby.
    Il y avait une mélée de gens dans le hall du théâtre.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'melee', from Latin 'mela', meaning 'mixture'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    word melees
    A lively or confused discussion.
    mélées de mots
    mêlées of minds
    A debate where several opinions clash.
    mélées d'esprits
    to throw oneself into the melee
    To actively participate in a chaotic situation.
    se jeter dans la mélée

    Related Words

    chaos
    State of total disorder.
    chaos
    tumult
    Confused noises due to agitation.
    tumulte
    discord
    Lack of agreement or harmony.
    discorde

    Slang Meanings

    Engagement in a disordered situation.
    He found himself in a melee and didn't know how to get out.
    Il s'est retrouvé dans une mélée et n'a pas su comment en sortir.
    To participate in a dispute or conflict.
    Stop meddling in other people's affairs to avoid a melee.
    Arrête de te mêler des affaires des autres pour éviter une mélée.