English–French

“sing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɑ̃te/

Example

Je chante une chanson.

I sing a song.

Illustration for chanter (sing)

How to say “sing” in French

“Sing” in French is chanter.

A voice shapes a flowing line of notes into a melody, whether from a person or a bird.

Full entry for chanter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chanter

Elle chante bien sous la douche.

She sings nicely in the shower.

Tips for using chanter

  • In the present tense, je chante has a silent final e, while the infinitive chanter ends with an 'ay' sound.

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