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masculine

/ʃɑ̃.tœʁ/

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Translation

singer

Word origin

From chanter ('to sing') plus the agent suffix -eur ('one who'). Chanter itself comes from Latin cantare, the frequentative of canere ('to sing'). English chant, cantor and canticle share the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
cantare
English cognates
chant, cantor, canticle

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralchanteurs

Examples

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This singer is very popular with young people.

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The singer gave an incredible concert last night.

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My brother dreams of becoming a professional singer.

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