Chanteur (en. Singer)

/ʃɑ̃.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Artist who sings, often in public.
The singer captivated the audience with his voice.
Le chanteur a captivé le public avec sa voix.
Musician who performs songs.
She dreams of becoming a singer like her idol.
Elle rêve de devenir chanteuse comme son idole.
Performer of popular songs.
This singer has released several successful albums.
Ce chanteur a sorti plusieurs albums à succès.

Etymology

From the verb 'chanter' with the suffix '-eur', indicating a person who performs the action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

singer with a strong voice
Singer who has an extensive vocal range.
chanteur à voix
street singer
Artist who sings in the street to earn money.
chanteur de rue
committed singer
Artist who uses their music to advocate for social causes.
chanteur engagé

Related Words

song
Musical expression produced by the voice.
chant
song
Musical composition intended to be sung.
chanson
musician
Person who plays a musical instrument.
musicien

Slang Meanings

Trendy pop singer.
This guy is a real singer; he's everywhere right now.
Ce type est un vrai chanteur, il est partout en ce moment.
Artist whose performances are superficially appreciated.
That guy is just a shallow singer.
Ce gars-là, c'est juste un chanteur sans profondeur.