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masculine

/ʃɑ̃/

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Translation

song, singing

Word origin

From Latin cantus ('song'), from canere ('to sing').

Origin
Latin
Root
cantus
English cognates
chant, incantation

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralchants

Examples

' ' .

A bird's song woke me up.

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She has singing lessons.

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The Christmas carols start in December.

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Her singing brought the whole room to tears.

l'.

Singing rose from the church.

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This word is part of lesson 51.