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compound in French

compound in French is composé, combinaison, complexe — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

compound in French

composé
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
composé
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
composé
noun
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
combinaison
noun
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
complexe
noun
composer
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.

What does "compound" mean?

  1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
    "The embassy compound was heavily guarded."
  2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
    ""Toothbrush" is a compound word."
  3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
    "The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications."
  4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
    "Missing the deadline only compounded her stress."

compound in a sentence

  • The embassy compound was heavily guarded.
  • "Toothbrush" is a compound word.
  • The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications.
  • Missing the deadline only compounded her stress.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compound" in French?

"compound" in French is composé, combinaison, complexe. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

How do you use "compound" in a sentence?

Example: "The embassy compound was heavily guarded." In French, "compound" is composé, combinaison, complexe.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "compound": composé, combinaison, complexe, composer.

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