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chants

/tʃænts/ /tʃɑːnts/

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noun

Chants

Type of singing done generally without instruments and harmony.

Examples :

"During the protest, the crowd's powerful chants echoed through the streets. "

Pendant la manifestation, les chants puissants de la foule résonnaient dans les rues.

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noun

Chants

A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music.

Examples :

"In the quiet chapel, the monks sang ancient chants while alternating between the left and right sides of the choir. "

Dans la chapelle silencieuse, les moines chantaient d'anciens chants tout en alternant entre les côtés gauche et droit de la chorale.

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noun

Tonalité, ton

Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone.

Examples :

"The salesman's chants and overly enthusiastic tone made me distrust his product. "

La tonalité et le ton trop enthousiaste du vendeur m'ont rendu méfiant envers son produit.

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noun

Chants, incantations

A repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual.

Examples :

"The monks filled the temple with their solemn chants during the morning prayer service. "

Les moines ont rempli le temple de leurs chants solennels pendant l'office du matin.

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verb

Chanter

To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.

Examples :

"The monks in the monastery chants every morning at dawn. "

Les moines du monastère chantent chaque matin à l'aube.

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verb

Chanter, entonner

To sing or intone sacred text.

Examples :

"The monks chants ancient prayers in the temple every morning. "

Les moines chantent d'anciennes prières dans le temple chaque matin.

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verb

Scander, chanter

To utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group.

Examples :

"The football fans chanted insults at the referee."

Les supporters de football ont scandé des insultes à l'arbitre.

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verb

Vendre des chevaux frauduleusement, exagérant leurs mérites

To sell horses fraudulently, exaggerating their merits.

Examples :

"The dishonest horse trader chants about the animal's speed and stamina, even though it limps and coughs. "

Le marchand de chevaux malhonnête vante la vitesse et l'endurance de l'animal, même s'il boite et tousse.

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