concoction

• Nom désignant un mélange ou une combinaison d'ingrédients, d'éléments ou d'idées, souvent créé de manière inventive ou inhabituelle.

A noun referring to a mixture or combination of various ingredients, elements, or ideas, often created in an inventive or unusual way.

1. Mixture of ingredientsB2informal

   A food or drink made by combining various ingredients, often in an unusual or improvised way.

   mélange d'ingrédients

   • She created a strange concoction of fruit juices and spices.
   • His breakfast concoction included eggs, cheese, and leftover vegetables.
   • The chef's latest concoction was a hit with the customers.

   Synonymesblendbrewcompoundcreationmixmixturepotionpreparation

2. Unusual mixtureB2informal

   An occurrence or result of mixing different things together in an unusual way.

   Mélange inhabituel

   • The party was a bizarre concoction of different music styles.
   • Her outfit was a colorful concoction of patterns and fabrics.
   • The movie was a strange concoction of comedy and horror.

   Synonymesassortmentblendfarragogallimaufryhodgepodgejumblemedleymelangemishmashmixturepotpourrisalmagundi

3. Invented story or schemeC1formal

   A plan, story, or explanation invented to serve a particular purpose, often deceptive.

   Histoire inventée ou stratagème

   • He came up with a clever concoction to explain his absence.
   • The alibi was a complete concoction designed to mislead the police.
   • Her story was a concoction of half-truths and lies.

   Synonymescontrivancefabricationfalsehoodinventionplotschemestorytaletrickyarn

4. Act of creating a mixtureC1formal

   The process of creating something, such as a medicine, drink, or soup, by mixing various components.

   Action de mélanger

   • The pharmacist's concoction of herbs and chemicals helped soothe the pain.
   • The soup was a delicious concoction of fresh vegetables and broth.
   • The concoction of the new formula took several weeks of experimentation.

   Synonymesblendingcompoundingmixingpreparation

   Antonymesdecompositiondisintegrationdissolutionseparation