composition

composition

Les différents éléments qui forment une chose et la quantité de chacun.

En anglais simple : The different parts of something and how much of each part it contains.

• The composition of the team has changed.
• Scientists examined the chemical composition of the rock.
• What is the composition of this mixture?

Comment l'utiliser : the composition of something (They studied the composition of the soil.)

Synonymes : makeup, constitution

Expressions courantes : chemical composition, composition of something, soil composition

composition, œuvre musicale

Morceau de musique créé par quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : A piece of music that someone has written.

• She played her new composition.
• The orchestra performed three compositions by young musicians.
• His first composition was a song for his mother.

Synonymes : piece, work

Expressions courantes : musical composition, piano composition, original composition

composition, œuvre

Œuvre musicale, écrite ou artistique créée par quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : A piece of music, writing, or art that someone has created.

• Write a short composition about your family.
• Her latest composition combines poetry and music.
• The gallery displayed several compositions by local artists.

Synonymes : work, piece

Expressions courantes : written composition, artistic composition, short composition

mélange, composé

Substance obtenue en mélangeant différents matériaux.

En anglais simple : A substance made by mixing different materials together.

• The handle is made from a rubber composition.
• They poured the composition into a mould.
• This resin composition becomes hard when heated.

Synonymes : mixture, compound

Expressions courantes : rubber composition, moulding composition, resin composition