What does mixte in French mean?

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

The word mixte in French means mixed, mixed-sex, mixed, combined, mixed, mixed-race, mixed doubles, dual-purpose, mixed farming, mixed passenger and cargo ship, mixed passenger and cargo vessel, mixed choir, mixed-fuel cooker, electric cooker with mixed electric and gas hob, mixed doubles, mixed school, mixed-fuel oven, dual-fuel oven, mixed-use building, mixed-race marriage, interfaith marriage, international marriage, transnational marriage, combination skin, semi-public company, mixed union, mixed association. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word mixte

mixed, mixed-sex

adjectif (des deux sexes)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
C'est un établissement mixte : il accueille garçons et filles. J'aimerais trouver un sport mixte pour mes enfants.
It's a coeducational school: it takes boys and girls.

mixed, combined

adjectif (combiné)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
C'est un système de chauffage mixte : au fioul et électrique.
This is a mixed heating system: it's oil-fired and electric.

mixed

adjectif (de condition différente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les couples mixtes sont rares.
Mixed-class couples are unusual.

mixed-race

adjectif (de couleur de peau différente)

(noun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat race," "dogfood.")
Il y a de plus en plus de mariages mixtes.
More and more marriages are mixed-race.

mixed doubles

nom masculin (Sports : double avec 1 homme et 1 femme) (Sports: invariable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Notre équipe jouera deux mixtes, ainsi qu'un simple dames et un simple messieurs.
Our team will play two mixed doubles, as well as a ladies' singles match and a gentlemen's singles.

dual-purpose

locution adverbiale (qui a deux utilisations)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cet appartement est à l'avantage d'être à usage mixte : on peut y habiter et/ou y installer des bureaux.

mixed farming

nom féminin (système mêlant agriculture et élevage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

mixed passenger and cargo ship, mixed passenger and cargo vessel

nom masculin (navire de marchandises et passagers) (transportation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous sommes allés de Rotterdam à New-York en cargo mixte.

mixed choir

nom masculin (chant : voix féminines et masculines)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

mixed-fuel cooker, electric cooker with mixed electric and gas hob

nom féminin (fourneau à gaz et électrique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette nouvelle cuisine est équipée d'une cuisinière mixte.

mixed doubles

nom masculin (match : 2 hommes et 2 femmes) (variation of tennis)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les Français Paul Dupont et Sophie Martin ont remporté le double mixte contre les Britanniques John Smith et Mary Taylor. Il va y avoir un double mixte cet après-midi.
There will be a mixed doubles match tomorrow afternoon.

mixed school

nom féminin (école accueillant garçons et filles)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

mixed-fuel oven, dual-fuel oven

nom masculin (four à gaz et électricité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

mixed-use building

nom masculin (immeuble d'habitations et de commerces)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

mixed-race marriage

nom masculin (mariage interethnique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

interfaith marriage

nom masculin (mariage interreligieux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

international marriage, transnational marriage

nom masculin (mariage transnational)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

combination skin

nom féminin (peau grasse et sèche)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il est difficile de prendre soin des peaux mixtes.

semi-public company

nom féminin (actionnariat public-privé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le capital d'une société d'économie mixte est majoritairement détenu par l'État.

mixed union, mixed association

nom masculin (regroupement de collectivités publiques)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les syndicats mixtes associent des collectivités de différentes natures.

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