sing in French
sing in French is chanter, se mettre à table — sing means to produce musical sounds with the voice, especially by following a tune.
sing in French
chanter
(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
se mettre à table
(intransitive, slang) To confess under interrogation.
chanter
(intransitive, slang) To confess under interrogation.
What does "sing" mean?
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verb To produce musical sounds with the voice, especially by following a tune.
"Would you sing something for us at the end of the evening?"
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verb Of a bird, to produce a melodic call, typically to attract a mate or defend territory.
"Listen to the thrush sing from the top of that tall oak tree."
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verb Informally, to give information to the authorities, especially about criminal activity.
"The suspect started to sing once the police offered him a deal."
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sing in a sentence
- Would you sing something for us at the end of the evening?
- She loves to sing in the shower.
- Listen to the thrush sing from the top of that tall oak tree.
- A blackbird was singing outside the window at dawn.
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What is "sing" in French?
"sing" in French is chanter, se mettre à table. sing means: To produce musical sounds with the voice, especially by following a tune.
How do you use "sing" in a sentence?
Example: "Would you sing something for us at the end of the evening?" In French, "sing" is chanter, se mettre à table.
Are there other ways to say "sing" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sing": chanter, se mettre à table.
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