Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Mêlant (en. Mixing)

    /me.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is in the process of mixing, combining elements.
    This cocktail has a taste mixing sweetness and acidity.
    Ce cocktail a un goût mêlant douceur et acidité.
    Which causes confusion or indecision.
    His explanations were so mixing that I was lost.
    Ses explications étaient si mêlantes que j'étais perdu.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'mêler', of Germanic origin, meaning to combine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mixing genres
    To combine different categories or styles.
    mélanger les genres
    mixing the cards
    To change the situation in an unpredictable way.
    mélanger les cartes
    mixing the waters
    To complicate a situation.
    mélanger les eaux

    Related Words

    mix
    Combining elements together.
    mêler
    mixture
    Result of the action of mixing.
    mélange
    melodious
    Having a beautiful melody, connected by sound.
    mélodieux

    Slang Meanings

    To confuse things.
    He really mixed things up by telling lies.
    Il a vraiment mêlant l'affaire en racontant des mensonges.
    To be in a state of confusion.
    After that party, I was completely mixed up.
    Après cette fête, j'étais complètement mêlant.