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    Chantent (en. Sing)

    /ʃɑ̃tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce musical sounds with the voice.
    Birds sing in the trees every morning.
    Les oiseaux chantent dans les arbres chaque matin.
    To perform a song.
    The children sing a Christmas song.
    Les enfants chantent une chanson de Noël.
    To express feelings or ideas through vocal music.
    They sing to celebrate their victory.
    Ils chantent pour célébrer leur victoire.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'cantare', meaning to sing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sing like a bird
    To be very talented at singing.
    chanter comme un oiseau
    to sing at the top of one's lungs
    To sing in a very loud manner.
    chanter à tue-tête
    to sing off-key
    To sing incorrectly or out of tune.
    chanter faux

    Related Words

    song
    Melody or musical composition.
    chant
    song
    Musical composition sung.
    chanson
    singer
    A person who sings.
    chanteur

    Slang Meanings

    To sing in an exaggerated manner.
    He sang so loud that he was heard from the street.
    Il a chanté si fort qu'on l'a entendu de la rue.
    To have unexpected success thanks to a song.
    This song sung and went viral in a day.
    Cette chanson a chanté et est devenue virale en un jour.