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    Chantez (en. Sing)

    /ʃɑ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce musical sounds with one's voice.
    You sing very well at karaoke.
    Vous chantez très bien au karaoké.
    To express thoughts or emotions through vocal music.
    The children are singing cheerful songs in the yard.
    Les enfants chantent des chansons joyeuses dans la cour.
    To participate in a musical performance or event.
    Sing with us at the end-of-year party.
    Chantez avec nous à la fête de fin d'année.

    Etymology

    From old French 'chanter', derived from Latin 'cantare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sing on pitch
    to sing correctly from a musical standpoint.
    chantez juste
    sing off-key
    to sing incorrectly from a musical standpoint.
    chantez faux
    sing at the top of your lungs
    to sing very loudly.
    chantez à tue-tête

    Related Words

    song
    Vocal musical expression.
    chant
    singer
    A person who sings.
    chanteur
    sung
    A sung musical piece.
    chantée

    Slang Meanings

    To sing enthusiastically.
    He arrived and started singing loudly.
    Il est arrivé et a commencé à chanter à fond.
    To imitate someone singing poorly.
    Don't act smart by singing as if you were at a concert.
    Ne fais pas le malin en chantant comme si tu étais dans un concert.