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    Chanta (en. Sang)

    [ʃɑ̃ta]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
    He sang a beautiful melody during the concert.
    Il chanta une belle mélodie lors du concert.
    To interpret a song.
    She sang to entertain the guests at the party.
    Elle chanta pour divertir les invités à la fête.
    To explain or tell through song.
    The troubadours sang stories of love.
    Les troubadours chantaient des histoires d'amour.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb to sing, from the Latin 'cantare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    singing in the rain
    To be happy despite difficulties.
    chanter sous la pluie
    singing like a pot
    To sing very badly.
    chanter comme une casserole
    to jump from one topic to another
    To switch from one subject to another without transition.
    chanter du coq à l'âne

    Related Words

    chanterelle
    A type of mushroom, but also a musical instrument.
    chanterelle
    song
    Melody or vocal musical composition.
    chant
    song
    Musical composition with lyrics.
    chanson

    Slang Meanings

    To sing hastily.
    He sang hastily so as not to miss his bus.
    Il a chanta à la va-vite pour ne pas rater son bus.
    To sing off-key.
    When she sings, it's always a bit off-key.
    Quand elle chante, c'est toujours un peu chanta faux.