Chœur (en. Choir)

/kœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Vocal ensemble that sings together.

The opera choir impressed the audience.

Le chœur de l'opéra a impressionné le public.

Part of a church reserved for the choir.

The faithful often gather in the choir during Mass.

Les fidèles se rassemblent souvent dans le chœur durant les messes.

Words or song expressed by a group.

The school youth choir won the competition.

Le chœur des jeunes à l'école a remporté le concours.

Latin 'chorus', derived from Greek 'khoros'.

chorus of society

Representative or engaged part of a social group.

chœur de la société

to be on the same wavelength

To have similar ideas or feelings, often used to describe agreements within a choir.

être sur la même longueur d'onde

to raise one's voice

To join in a song or a collective expression.

donner de la voix

choir

Group of singers dedicated to choral singing.

chorale

song

Melody or lyrics sung, whether solo or in a group.

chant

music

Art of combining sounds according to a rhythm and a melody.

musique

Voices that rise together.

In the street, there was a chorus of voices singing rebellious songs.

Dans la rue, il y avait un chœur de voix qui chantaient des chants de révolte.

A close-knit group that expresses a common opinion.

The youth form a choir to defend their rights.

Les jeunes forment un chœur pour défendre leurs droits.