mixer

• Nom désignant un appareil de cuisine pour mélanger les ingrédients, un dispositif électronique pour combiner des signaux audio, une réception mondaine favorisant les rencontres, ou une boisson non alcoolisée utilisée dans les cocktails.

A noun referring to a kitchen appliance for mixing ingredients, an electronic device for combining audio signals, a social event to encourage interaction, or a non-alcoholic beverage used in cocktails.

1. Social gatheringB1informal

   An event or party designed to help people meet and socialize with each other.

   rencontre informelle

   • The company organized a mixer for new employees.
   • We attended a singles mixer at the community center.
   • The mixer was a great opportunity to network with colleagues.

   Synonymesget togethericebreakersocialsocial event

2. Beverage additiveB1informal

   A non-alcoholic drink, such as soda or juice, used to dilute or flavor alcoholic beverages.

   Mélangeur pour boissons alcoolisées

   • He ordered a whiskey with a mixer of ginger ale.
   • The bartender offered a variety of mixers for the cocktails.
   • Tonic water is a popular mixer for gin.

3. Audio equipmentB2formal

   An electronic device used to combine, balance, and adjust audio signals from multiple sources.

   Table de mixage (audio)

   • The sound engineer adjusted the levels on the mixer.
   • We need a new mixer for the recording studio.
   • The mixer allows you to control the volume of each microphone.

   Synonymessoundboard

4. Kitchen applianceA2formal

   A kitchen tool or machine used for blending, beating, or mixing food ingredients.

   robot de cuisine / mixeur

   • She used an electric mixer to make the cake batter.
   • The hand mixer is perfect for whipping cream.
   • I need to buy a new stand mixer for baking.

   Synonymesblender