Blend vs Combine vs Fuse vs Merge vs Mix

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Blend

Top 2000 (courant)C1verb

Combine

Top 1000 (très courant)B1verb

Fuse

Top 2000 (courant)

Merge

Top 1000 (très courant)C1verb

Mix

Top 1000 (très courant)B1verb
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Prononciation🇬🇧 //blɛnd//🇺🇸 //blɛnd//🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈbaɪn/","/kəmˈbaɪnz/","/kəmˈbaɪnd/","/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈbaɪn/","/kəmˈbaɪnz/","/kəmˈbaɪnd/","/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //fjuːz//🇺🇸 //fjuːz//🇬🇧 /["/mɜːdʒ/","/ˈmɜːdʒɪz/","/mɜːdʒd/","/ˈmɜːdʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mɜːrdʒ/","/ˈmɜːrdʒɪz/","/mɜːrdʒd/","/ˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/mɪks/","/ˈmɪksɪz/","/mɪkst/","/ˈmɪksɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mɪks/","/ˈmɪksɪz/","/mɪkst/","/ˈmɪksɪŋ/"]/
SensTo mix two or more things together.Joindre deux choses ou plus ensemble.To join two or more things together.To join two things together; to mix.Combiner deux choses ou plus en une seule.To combine two or more things into one.To combine different things together.
ExempleYou should blend the colors to create a smoother transition.You can combine ingredients to create a delicious meal.The artist chose to fuse different materials in her sculpture.The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.I like to mix different colors when I paint.
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FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC1B1-C1B1
Nature grammaticaleverbverbverbverb
Collocationsblend colors, blend flavors, blend in, blend music styles, blend ideassuccessfully, well, against, withfuse together, fuse into, fuse with, fuse circuit, fuse designmerge data, merge companies, merge cells, merge ideas, merge accountsthoroughly, well, gently, with, mix and match, pick and mix, thoroughly, well, gently, with, mix and match, pick and mix, easily, well, freely, with
Antonymesseparate, divideseparate, divide, disjoinseparate, disconnect, divergesplit, divideseparate, divide, isolate
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'mix' - 'blend' suggests a smoother combination., Using 'blend' transitively without an object - it should usually be blended with something.Confused with 'combin' which is not a real word., Incorrectly using 'combine' with a subject (e.g., 'I combine an idea') instead of an object., Using 'combined' when 'combine' is needed in a present tense context.Confusing with 'fused' as the past tense; remember it's a present form., Incorrectly using 'fuse' when referring to temporary mixtures; it's more permanent.Confusing with 'marge', which is not a valid word., Using 'merge' without an object; remember it needs something to merge., Omitting the 's' in present tense for third person (e.g., 'he merge' instead of 'he merges').'Mixin' is not a correct form., Confusing with 'mix up' which has a different meaning., Using 'mix' improperly with abstract nouns like feelings.
Notes d'usageUse 'blend' when talking about mixing ingredients or combining ideas. It's appropriate in both cooking and creative contexts. Avoid using it in very casual speech; other words like 'mix' might be more suitable then.Utilisé à l'oral comme à l'écrit ; courant en cuisine, en sciences et dans les contextes de travail d'équipe. Éviter dans des situations très informelles où des termes plus simples comme 'mélanger' peuvent être préférés.Used in both spoken and written English; common in cooking, science, and teamwork contexts. Avoid using in very informal situations where simpler terms like 'mix' may be preferred.Used in both formal and informal contexts; often suggests a strong joining of elements, like in science or art.À utiliser lorsque l'on parle de combiner des idées, des entreprises ou des données. C'est approprié dans les contextes parlés et écrits, comme les affaires ou la technologie.Use when talking about combining ideas, companies, or data. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, such as business or technology.Used when combining substances or ideas. Appropriate in cooking or discussions but avoid in formal writing where specific terms might be clearer.

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Questions fréquentes : Blend vs Combine vs Fuse vs Merge vs Mix

Quelle est la différence entre Blend, Combine, Fuse, Merge et Mix ?

Blend: To mix two or more things together. Combine: To join two or more things together. Fuse: To join two things together; to mix. Merge: To combine two or more things into one. Mix: To combine different things together.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Blend: You should blend the colors to create a smoother transition. Combine: You can combine ingredients to create a delicious meal. Fuse: The artist chose to fuse different materials in her sculpture. Merge: The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share. Mix: I like to mix different colors when I paint.

Puis-je utiliser Blend, Combine, Fuse, Merge et Mix de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Blend, Combine, Fuse, Merge et Mix sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.