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    Mêlait (en. Mixed)

    /mɛ.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To blend elements.
    He mixed the colors to create a new shade.
    Il mêlait les couleurs pour créer une nouvelle teinte.
    To gather various things into a whole.
    She mixed the flavors to give a unique taste to the dish.
    Elle mêlait les saveurs pour donner un goût unique au plat.
    To confuse ideas or information.
    He often mixed truth and lies.
    Il mêlait souvent la vérité et le mensonge.
    To combine different elements.
    They mixed ancient and modern traditions.
    Ils mêlaient des traditions anciennes et modernes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb ''mêler'', derived from the Latin ''māliare''.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mix genres
    Combine different styles or types.
    mêler les genres
    do not mix rags and towels
    Do not confuse things of different value.
    ne pas mêler les torchons et les serviettes
    mix pleasure and work
    Combine leisure with professional obligations.
    mêler plaisir et travail

    Related Words

    mixed
    State of a mixture.
    mêlé
    mixture
    Result of a mixture.
    mélange
    melodious
    Related to a melody, harmonious.
    mélodieux

    Slang Meanings

    To mix things in a disorderly manner.
    He mixed all his files, it's becoming a mess!
    Il a mélangé tous ses fichiers, ça devient le bazar !
    To confuse or jumble a situation.
    Don’t get me mixed up in your stories, I just want peace.
    Ne me mêlez pas dans vos histoires, je veux juste la paix.