Rechercher
to sing
01
chanter
to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song
Intransitive
Transitive: to sing a tune
Example
At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.
During the car ride, they sang to keep themselves entertained.
He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering.
02
chanter, chanteur
(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds
Intransitive
Example
The morning began with the birds singing softly in the trees.
The sparrows sang from the rooftops, filling the air with their sweet tunes.
The birds sang joyfully, their songs echoing across the meadow.
03
chanter, résonner
to produce a high-pitched whistling noise
Intransitive
Example
The wind sang through the trees, creating a haunting, high-pitched whistle.
The kettle began to sing, releasing a high-pitched whistle as the water boiled.
As the plane flew overhead, its engines sang with a sharp, high-pitched hum.
04
balancer, céder
to provide information or report on someone's illegal activities to the authorities
Intransitive
Example
After being arrested, she chose to sing and tell the police about the plan.
He had no choice but to sing, hoping his cooperation would lead to a lighter sentence.
The thief sang to the detectives, explaining how the robbery was carried out.
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