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composition in French

composition in French is composition, œuvre — composition means the way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.

composition in French

composition
noun
composition
noun
A work of music, literature or art. [from 17th c.]
œuvre
noun
A work of music, literature or art. [from 17th c.]

What does "composition" mean?

  1. noun The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.
    "The chemical composition of the soil affects what can grow there."
  2. noun A piece of music, writing, or art that has been created.
    "This is one of the composer's earliest surviving compositions."
  3. noun The arrangement of visual elements within a picture or photograph.
    "The photographer adjusted the composition to include more sky."
  4. noun A short piece of writing, especially one written as a school exercise.
    "The students wrote a composition about their summer holidays."

composition in a sentence

  • The chemical composition of the soil affects what can grow there.
  • This is one of the composer's earliest surviving compositions.
  • The photographer adjusted the composition to include more sky.
  • The students wrote a composition about their summer holidays.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "composition" in French?

"composition" in French is composition, œuvre. composition means: The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.

How do you use "composition" in a sentence?

Example: "The chemical composition of the soil affects what can grow there." In French, "composition" is composition, œuvre.

Are there other ways to say "composition" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "composition": composition, œuvre.

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