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composed

UK
/kəmˈpəʊzd/
US
/kəmˈpoʊzd/

Translations

composedpast participle
UK
/kəmˈpəʊzd/
US
/kəmˈpoʊzd/
Used attributively to mean 'made up of; consisting of' (usually with 'of').
The committee is composed of representatives from each department.
Le comité est composé de représentants de chaque département.
Synonyms
calm
collected
self-possessed
serene
tranquil
unflappable
poised
placid
sedate
cool-headed
steady
restrained
level-headed
composed (calm sense)
made up
constituted
formed
assembled
constructed
comprised
built
arranged
composedadjective
more composed
Comp.
most composed
Super.
UK
/kəmˈpəʊzd/
US
/kəmˈpoʊzd/
poséEn parlant d’une personne : calme, maître de soi.
Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and handled the situation with grace.
Malgré le chaos autour d’elle, elle est restée posée et a géré la situation avec grâce.
Additional translations
maîtriséPlus soutenu ; insiste sur la maîtrise de soi.
Synonyms
calm
collected
serene
self-possessed
unflustered
tranquil
poised
Antonyms
agitated
discomposed
unsettled
composeverb

composed

Past Simple

composed
Past Simple
composed
Past Participle
composing
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈpəʊz/
US
/kəmˈpoʊz/
composerS’emploie pour la musique, la poésie, les textes et d’autres œuvres artistiques.
She composed a beautiful symphony for the orchestra.
Elle a composé une belle symphonie pour l’orchestre.
se composer deS’emploie pour exprimer la constitution d’un ensemble à partir de plusieurs éléments.
The committee is composed of members from different departments.
Le comité se compose de membres de différents services.
composerS’emploie aussi au sens de disposer avec soin des éléments, notamment en photographie ou en arts visuels.
The photographer composed the shot to include the mountains in the background.
Le photographe a composé l’image pour inclure les montagnes à l’arrière-plan.
Additional translations
se composerS’emploie surtout au sens de se calmer, se maîtriser.
Synonyms
create
form
constitute
assemble
devise
produce
write
craft
design
Antonyms
destroy
disassemble
dismantle

Definitions

composedpast participle
Made up of; consisting of (usually followed by 'of').
The committee is composed of representatives from each department.
Written or created; produced by composition.
The newly composed anthem was performed at the ceremony.
composedadjective
Calm and in control of one's emotions.
Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and handled the situation with grace.
composeverb
To create or write a piece of music, poetry, or other artistic work.
She composed a beautiful symphony for the orchestra.
To form or make up a whole, especially by combining various elements.
The committee is composed of members from different departments.
To calm or settle oneself or one's emotions.
He took a deep breath to compose himself before speaking.
To arrange or put together parts to form a whole, especially in a careful or artistic way.
The photographer composed the shot to include the mountains in the background.
To create (a letter, email, or other piece of writing) by putting words together.
She sat down to compose a quick email to her team.
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