How to Say "Carol" in French - How To Say Guide

chant de Noël

The English word "carol" is translated into French as chant de Noël.

chant de Noël refers to a religious or secular song sung at Christmastime.

Meaning: religious or secular song sung at Christmastime (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, chant de Noël means "song of Christmas".

To form the plural, add an 's' to the word chant to get chants de Noël.

In French, Noël is used as both the name of the holiday and a common given name for people.
In French culture, chants de Noël are often sung during the réveillon, the lavish feast held on Christmas Eve.
The word Noël is a linguistic doublet of the English word 'natal'. Both words share the same Latin root referring to birth.

Quel est ton chant de Noël préféré ?
What's your favorite Christmas carol?
This sentence is useful for asking someone about their favorite chant de Noël.
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Silent Night est un chant de Noël bien connu.
Silent Night is a well-known Christmas carol.
This sentence is useful for stating that a specific song is a well-known chant de Noël.
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Les enfants ont chanté une magnifique chanson de Noël lors de la célébration.
The children sang a beautiful carol during the celebration.
Ce chant de Noël est très joyeux.
This Christmas carol is very joyful.
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Gabriel and Léa are decorating their living room for the holidays.

Gabriel

Tu veux mettre un chant de Noël en fond ?
Do you want to put a Christmas carol on in the background?
Léa

Oui, Gabriel, une musique douce serait parfaite.
Yes, Gabriel, some gentle music would be perfect.
Gabriel

Je vais chercher mon vieux disque.
I am going to get my old record.
Léa

C'est une excellente idée pour l'ambiance.
It is an excellent idea for the atmosphere.

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