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    Chantait (en. Sang)

    /ʃɑ̃tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    to express musical sounds with the voice.
    She was singing a beautiful melody by the sea.
    Elle chantait une belle mélodie au bord de la mer.
    to produce a musical sound using the voice.
    The children sang joyfully during recess.
    Les enfants chantaient joyeusement pendant la récréation.
    to perform vocally.
    He was singing in front of an moved audience during the concert.
    Il chantait devant un public ému lors du concert.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cantare', meaning to sing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    singing in the rain
    to be joyful despite difficulties.
    chanter sous la pluie
    to sing off-key
    to sing very badly.
    chanter comme une casserole
    to sing at the top of one's lungs
    to sing very loudly.
    chanter à tue-tête

    Related Words

    song
    a musical piece performed vocally.
    chant
    song
    a musical work with lyrics.
    chanson
    humming
    the act of singing softly, usually for oneself.
    chantonnement

    Slang Meanings

    to sing sweet nothings
    He loves to sing sweet nothings in his girlfriend's ear to make her laugh.
    Il adore chanter à l'oreille de sa copine pour la faire rire.
    to sing off-key
    He sings so off-key that it sounds like he's in pain with his vocal cords.
    Il chante si faux qu'on dirait qu'il a mal aux cordes vocales.