Chants (en. Songs)

[ʃɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Lyrics and melodies sung, often used in a religious or festive context.

Christmas carols resonate throughout the city.

Les chants de Noël résonnent dans toute la ville.

A type of vocal music, often involving multiple singers.

The choir performed traditional songs.

Le chœur a interprété des chants traditionnels.

A cry or a collective exclamation, often in response to an event.

The supporters' chants filled the stadium.

Les chants des supporters ont rempli le stade.

From Old French 'chanter', from Latin 'cantare'.

war song

Song used to galvanize the troops.

chant de guerre

Christmas carol

Melody associated with the Christmas celebration.

chant de noël

love song

Melody evoking romantic themes.

chant d'amour

to sing

To produce a musical sound with the voice.

chanter

singing

Who sings or is singing.

chantant

song

Sung musical composition.

chanson

Popular or trendy song.

This piece is a real chant among the youth.

Ce morceau est un vrai chant parmi les jeunes.

Simple and repetitive musical expressions.

We sang songs around the campfire.

On a fait des chants autour du feu de camp.