English–French
“choirmaster” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɑ̃tʁ/
Example
Notre chantre dirige le chœur lors de la messe dominicale.
Our choirmaster leads the choir during the Sunday Mass.
How to say “choirmaster” in French
“Choirmaster” in French is chantre.
A church cantor at the front, setting the melody while the choir follows.
Example sentences with chantre
Le chantre de l'école accompagne les enfants pendant la chorale.
The school's choirmaster accompanies the children during choir practice.
Tips for using chantre
- Chantre is mainly religious or literary, while chef de chœur is usually more natural for a choir director outside church settings.