chante
chante is the French way to say "he/she/it sings".
chante is used to describe a single person or thing producing musical sounds with the voice in the present tense.
Which one should you use?
Use chante when referring to one person (he, she or it), whereas chantent is used when referring to multiple people (they).
How does it change in a sentence?
chante is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb chanter.
Did you know?
- In French slang, the verb chanter can mean to 'sing' or 'inform' on someone, much like the English term 'to sing' used by police informants.
- A 'chant' is not just a song but can refer to a specific section of a long epic poem, similar to how a 'canto' functions in Italian or Spanish literature.
- In some regional dialects, chanter can be used to describe a person's melodic accent or 'sing-song' way of speaking.
Examples in context
- Tu chantes vraiment bien!You sing really well!
- Il chante bien.He sings well.
- Elle chante très bien.She sings very well.
- Mon fils chante sous la douche.My son sings in the shower.
- L'oiseau chante dans le jardin.The bird sings in the garden.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are listening to music in a cafe.
- NathanCette artiste chante merveilleusement.This artist sings wonderfully.
- LéaOui, elle chante avec beaucoup de passion.Yes, she sings with a lot of passion.
- NathanElle chante ma chanson préférée !She is singing my favorite song!
- LéaC'est vrai, c'est un beau moment.It's true, it's a beautiful moment.
