carol

• Nom désignant un chant de fête, en particulier un chant religieux ou traditionnel exécuté à Noël.

A noun referring to a festive song, especially a religious song sung at Christmas.

1. Christmas songA2formal

   A religious or festive song, especially one sung at Christmas.

   chant de Noël

   • The children sang carols at the church service.
   • We went door-to-door singing Christmas carols.
   • Her favorite carol is 'Silent Night'.

   Synonymesanthemcanticlehymnnoel

2. Joyful songB1formal

   A song of joy or praise, often associated with celebrations.

   Chant de joie ou de louange

   • The choir performed a beautiful carol at the festival.
   • Ancient carols were sung to celebrate the harvest.
   • The carol echoed through the hall during the ceremony.

   Synonymesanthemcanticlechorushymnnoel

   Antonymesdirgeelegylamentrequiemthrenody

• Verbe signifiant chanter joyeusement, surtout d'une manière festive ou solennelle, souvent associé aux chants de Noël.

A verb meaning to sing joyfully, especially in a festive or celebratory manner, often associated with Christmas songs.

1. Sing joyfullyB1formal

   To sing or chant in a joyful, festive manner, especially Christmas songs.

   Chanter joyeusement (surtout des chants de Noël)

   • The children caroled through the streets on Christmas Eve.
   • They caroled happily around the fireplace.
   • The choir caroled a beautiful hymn at the service.

   Synonymeschantsingtrillwarble

2. Express with songB2formal

   To express something by singing or chanting.

   Exprimer par le chant

   • The birds caroled their morning songs.
   • She caroled her joy to the world.
   • He caroled a tune of celebration.

   Synonymeschantcroonintoneliltserenadesingwarble