French Conversation · Level 20
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French word
hétérogène
Pronunciation
IPA/eteʁoʒɛn/
Meaning
- adjectivemixed
Example
Le groupe est hétérogène.
The group is mixed.
More examples
Les opinions sont hétérogènes.
The opinions are heterogeneous.
Core concept
A varied group in which the members differ in kind, character, or distribution.
Common phrases
un groupe hétérogène
a heterogeneous group
des éléments hétérogènes
heterogeneous elements
Similar words
divers: Containing many different kinds or characteristics.
varié: Showing variety in types or amounts, without being monotonous.
mixte: Made up of things with different properties joined together.
Definition in French
Composé d'éléments différents et non uniformes dans leur nature ou leur répartition.
Word origin
The adjective derives from Greek heterogenēs, formed from heteros, different, and genos, kind, and entered French through Latin.
Usage tips
- In French, hétérogène is more precise and formal than general alternatives such as divers or varié in some contexts.