compose
US /kəmˈpoʊz/
UK /kəmˈpoʊz/
1.
composer, écrire
write or create (a work of art, especially music or poetry)
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He spent years composing his first symphony.
Il a passé des années à composer sa première symphonie.
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She likes to compose poems in her free time.
Elle aime composer des poèmes pendant son temps libre.
2.
composer, constituer
constitute (something) to form or make up
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The committee is composed of representatives from various departments.
Le comité est composé de représentants de divers départements.
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Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
L'eau est composée d'hydrogène et d'oxygène.
3.
calmer, maîtriser
calm or settle (one's mind or oneself)
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She tried to compose herself before entering the room.
Elle essaya de se calmer avant d'entrer dans la pièce.
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He took a deep breath to compose his thoughts.
Il prit une profonde inspiration pour ordonner ses pensées.