What does combiner in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word combiner in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use combiner in French.

The word combiner in French means combine, blend, combine, go together, plan, combine, work it so that, arrange it so that. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word combiner

combine

verbe transitif (mélanger)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette troisième solution combine les avantages des deux premières.
This third solution combines the advantages of the first two.

blend

verbe transitif (ordonner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'artiste combine harmonieusement les couleurs du tableau.
The artist blends the colours of the painting harmoniously.

combine

verbe transitif (intégrer, réunir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce robot culinaire combine plusieurs fonctions.
This kitchen aid combines several functions.

go together

verbe pronominal (s'harmoniser)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Les couleurs du vitrail se combinent les unes avec les autres.
The colors in the stained-glass window are harmonious.

plan

verbe transitif (organiser ensemble)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les prisonniers combinent leur évasion.
The prisoners are planning their escape.

combine

verbe transitif (organiser, prévoir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous allons combiner votre venue avec une sortie en mer.
We're going to combine your visit with a trip to the sea.

work it so that, arrange it so that

verbe transitif (manigancer) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les garçons avaient combiné de sortir seuls.
The boys had worked (or: arranged) it so that they could go out alone.

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