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    Cantiques (en. Hymns)

    /kɑ̃.tik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Collection of religious songs, often songs of praise.
    The hymns were sung during the mass.
    Les cantiques étaient chantés lors de la messe.
    Song or poem that has a spiritual significance.
    The hymn of Saint John the Baptist is very well known.
    Le cantique de Saint Jean-Baptiste est très connu.
    Songs of celebration in religious traditions.
    They composed new hymns for the occasion.
    Ils ont composé de nouveaux cantiques pour l'occasion.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'canticum' which means song or hymn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Christmas hymns
    Traditional songs sung during the Christmas season.
    Cantiques de Noël
    To sing hymns
    Performing religious songs often associated with religious services.
    Chanter des cantiques
    To gather hymns
    Assembling or compiling various religious songs.
    Recueillir des cantiques

    Related Words

    anthem
    Song often solemnly sung in honor of something.
    hymne
    religious songs
    Melodies and lyrics dedicated to a spiritual or religious context.
    chants religieux
    praise
    Expressions of respect or admiration often through song.
    louange

    Slang Meanings

    To evoke joy in the form of song.
    She started singing hymns to celebrate her success.
    Elle a commencé à chanter des cantiques pour célébrer sa réussite.
    To celebrate something with songs.
    At the party, they all sang hymns together.
    Lors de la fête, ils ont tous chanté des cantiques ensemble.