hybrid

• Qualifie quelque chose composé d'éléments mixtes ou hétérogènes, souvent issu de la combinaison de deux choses différentes.

Describes something that is composed of mixed or heterogeneous elements, often combining two different things.

1. Mixed origin or compositionB2formal

   Composed of different elements or types; combining two or more distinct things.

   hybride (origine ou composition mixte)

   • The hybrid car uses both gasoline and electricity.
   • This is a hybrid plant that combines traits from two species.
   • The company developed a hybrid work model with both office and remote days.

   Synonymesamalgamatedblendedcombinedcompositecompoundconglomeratecrossbredheterogeneousmixedmongrel

   Antonymeshomogeneouspure

2. CrossbredB2formal

   Produced from the crossbreeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds.

   hybride

   • The hybrid dog is a mix of a poodle and a Labrador.
   • Hybrid seeds are often more resistant to disease.
   • The garden features several hybrid roses.

   Synonymescrossbredhalf-breedinterbredmixedmongrel

   Antonymespurepurebloodpurebredthoroughbred

• Nom désignant quelque chose qui est une combinaison de deux éléments différents, par exemple un véhicule fonctionnant à la fois avec un moteur à combustion interne et un moteur électrique, ou une plante ou un animal issu d'un croisement.

A noun referring to something that is a combination of two different elements, such as a vehicle powered by both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, or a plant or animal resulting from crossbreeding.

1. Biological hybridB2formalscientific

   An organism resulting from the crossbreeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds.

   Hybride (biologique)

   • The mule is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey.
   • Botanists created a hybrid rose with unique colors.
   • Hybrid seeds are often more resistant to disease.

   Synonymescrosscrossbreedmongrel

2. Hybrid vehicleB1formaltechnical

   A vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources, such as an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.

   Véhicule hybride

   • She bought a hybrid to save on fuel costs.
   • Hybrid cars produce fewer emissions than traditional vehicles.
   • The new hybrid model can run on electricity alone for short distances.

3. Hybrid system or technologyB2formalIT

   A system that combines two different technologies or components, often to improve performance or efficiency.

   Système ou technologie hybride

   • The company uses a hybrid cloud solution for data storage.
   • Hybrid apps combine native and web technologies.
   • This hybrid approach reduces processing time significantly.

   Synonymesamalgamblendcombinationcompositecrossfusionmixture