Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Choir (en. Choir)

    /kwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of singers who perform together.
    The church choir gave a concert last night.
    Le choir de l'église a donné un concert hier soir.
    Section of a building where the singers are located.
    The cathedral choir is very majestic.
    Le choir de la cathédrale est très majestueux.
    The practice of singing in a group.
    She started singing in a choir at the age of ten.
    Elle a commencé à chanter dans un choir à l'âge de dix ans.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'chorus', derived from the Greek 'khoros', designating a group of dancers or singers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    church choir
    A vocal ensemble that sings during religious services.
    choir d'église
    join a choir
    To join a singing group.
    rejoindre un choir
    choral singing
    Music intended to be sung by a choir.
    chant choral

    Related Words

    choir
    A group of singers who perform together, often amateur.
    chorale
    song
    The act of singing, often in reference to a melody.
    chant
    vocal music
    Music that involves voices, generally sung.
    musique vocale

    Slang Meanings

    To be part of a choir informally.
    He sings in the choir as a hobby.
    Il chante dans le choir comme un hobby.
    To have a beautiful voice often appreciated in a choir.
    She has a choir voice, perfect for concerts.
    Elle a une voix de choir, parfaite pour les concerts.