Carrol (en. Carrol)

/kærl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A song, often joyful, associated with celebrations.
They sang a carrol around the campfire.
Ils ont chanté un carrol autour du feu de camp.
A form of sung poetry.
The carrol of ancient times was often sung during festivities.
Le carrol des anciens temps était souvent chanté pendant les fêtes.

Etymology

From Old French 'carole', meaning a dance song.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing a carrol
To interpret a joyful song.
chanter un carrol
Christmas carrol
A Christmas song, generally joyful and festive.
carrol de Noël
traditional carrol
A song that is part of the folklore of a culture.
carrol traditionnel

Related Words

carolier
A person who sings carrols.
carolier
carole
Synonym of carrol, often used in a religious context.
carole

Slang Meanings

To play joyful and festive music.
For the party, he started carrolling with his friends.
Pour la fête, il a commencé à carroler avec ses amis.
To cheerfully make fun of something.
He carolled stories about his past adventures.
Il a carrolé des histoires sur ses anciennes aventures.