French edit

Etymology edit

From the verb combiner +‎ -aison, modeled after or borrowed from Late Latin combīnātiōnem.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.bi.nɛ.zɔ̃/, /kɔ̃.bi.ne.zɔ̃/
  • (file)

Noun edit

combinaison f (plural combinaisons)

  1. combination, combining
  2. combination (of lock, safe etc.)
  3. (full-length) slip; petticoat
  4. jumpsuit; overalls

Descendants edit

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Middle French edit

Noun edit

combinaison f (plural combinaisons)

  1. combination (act; instance of combining)

Synonyms edit