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    Mêlée (en. Melee)

    /melɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A chaotic confrontation between several people.
    The melee broke out during the rugby match.
    La mêlée a éclaté pendant le match de rugby.
    A situation where several elements mix in a disorderly manner.
    A mixture of music genres was present at the festival.
    Une mêlée de genres musicaux était présente au festival.
    A place or occasion where people gather in a disorganized way.
    The melee at the market was lively and loud.
    La mêlée sur le marché était animée et bruyante.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'melee', meaning 'to mix, to blend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    free-for-all
    A general fight involving many people.
    mêlée générale
    to plunge into the fray
    To get actively and immediately involved in a difficult situation.
    se jeter dans la mêlée

    Related Words

    mingle
    To intertwine or combine.
    mêler
    mix
    To combine two or more things together.
    mélanger

    Slang Meanings

    A chaotic or disorderly situation.
    It was total mayhem in the party hall.
    C'était la mêlée totale dans la salle des fêtes.
    An intense disagreement among friends.
    The discussion escalated into a fray among us.
    La discussion a dégénéré en mêlée entre nous.