A composition comprising at least a pyridylethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) (a) and a compound capable of inhibiting the ergosterol biosynthesis (b) in a (a) / (b) weight ratio of from 0.01 to 20. <;??>;A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. <;??>;A method for preventively or curatively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops by using this composition.