Mélodies (en. Melodies)
melodi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A sequence of notes producing a musical line.
The melody of this song stays in my head.
La mélodie de cette chanson reste dans la tête.
A music tune.
She hummed a catchy melody.
Elle a fredonné une mélodie entraînante.
An aspect of music that focuses on the pitch and duration of sounds.
Classical melodies reveal a great emotional richness.
Les mélodies classiques dévoilent une grande richesse émotionnelle.
Etymology
From Latin 'melodia', derived from Greek 'melodia' meaning song, humming.
Common Phrases and Expressions
melody of life
The idea of a harmonious and pleasant life.
mélodie de vie
change the melody
To change one's attitude or speech.
changer de mélodie
melody of the heart
An expression to denote deep emotions or love.
mélodie du cœur
Related Words
harmony
Agreement of musical elements in function and tone.
harmonie
rhythm
The tempo or measure in music.
rythme
song
A musical composition with lyrics.
chanson
Slang Meanings
Catchy melody used to refer to a popular song.
This song has a melody that makes everyone dance.
Cette chanson a une mélodie qui fait danser tout le monde.
A melody that stays in your head and that you sing incessantly.
It's a contagious melody; I can't stop hearing it.
C'est une mélodie contagieuse ; je ne peux pas m'arrêter de l'entendre.