mélange
/me.lɑ̃ʒ/masculine
The English phrase 'mixture' is translated to French as mélange. If unsure, use mélange. Wiktionary also lists mixture.
Meaning: something produced by mixing (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mélange | /me.lɑ̃ʒ/ | masculine |
| mixture | /mik.styʁ/ | feminine |
The word mélange refers to something produced by mixing. It can be used to describe physical mixtures, such as food or chemicals, as well as abstract mixtures, such as a mixture of emotions or styles.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mélange is derived from the verb mélanger, which means to mix.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mélange is mélanges.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /me.lɑ̃ʒ/ and has two syllables.
Did you know?
- A 'mélange' is a specific type of coffee drink in Vienna, though the name uses the French word for 'mixture'.
- While mélange is the common term, the French word mixture exists but is often reserved for medicinal potions or herbal concoctions.
- The English word 'mixture' and the French word mélange are distant linguistic cousins. While 'mixture' comes from the Latin 'mixtura', 'mélange' likely traces back to the Frankish word '*misklōn'.
Examples in context
- C'est un mélange explosif.It's an explosive mixture.This sentence is useful for describing an explosive mixture using mélange.Tatoeba #8542862 by Aiji, translation #7963589 by AlanF_US
- L'air est un mélange de gaz.Air is a mixture of gases.This sentence is useful for describing air as a mixture of gases using mélange.Tatoeba #9104 by sacredceltic, translation #18235 by CK
- L'air est un mélange de gaz invisibles.Air is a mixture of invisible gases.Tatoeba #10998169 by Aiji, translation #9391199 by AlanF_US
- Le mélange des cultures est une richesse.The mixture of cultures is a richness.
- La chimie étudie les mélanges de substances.Chemistry studies mixtures of substances.
- Ce plat est fait avec un mélange de légumes frais.This dish is made with a mixture of fresh vegetables.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are looking at a colorful sauce in a kitchen.
- ChloéQuel est ce mélange ?What is this mixture?
- LucasC'est un mélange d'épices.It is a mixture of spices.
- ChloéL'odeur est très bonne.The smell is very good.
- LucasMerci, Chloé, je l'ai fait moi-même.Thanks, Chloé, I made it myself.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mixture” translations and entries mélange, mixture, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mixture, mélange, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
