chorus

• Nom désignant un groupe de chanteurs qui interprètent ensemble une œuvre musicale, ou la partie d'une chanson qui se répète après chaque couplet.

A noun referring to a group of singers performing together, or the repeated part of a song.

1. Group of singersA2formal

   A large group of people who sing together, often in a choir or musical performance.

   Chœur (groupe de chanteurs)

   • The chorus sang beautifully at the concert.
   • She joined the school chorus last year.
   • The chorus performed a traditional folk song.

   Synonymeschoirchoraleensemble

2. Repeated part of a songA2formal

   The part of a song that is repeated after each verse, often the most memorable part.

   Refrain d'une chanson

   • Everyone joined in singing the chorus.
   • The chorus of the song is very catchy.
   • He hummed the chorus while walking.

   Synonymesburdenrefrain

3. Simultaneous expressionB2formal

   A situation where many people say or express the same thing at the same time.

   chœur (expression simultanée)

   • There was a chorus of approval from the audience.
   • A chorus of voices demanded justice.
   • The proposal was met with a chorus of criticism.

   Synonymesclamoroutburstoutcry

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dire, chanter ou prononcer quelque chose simultanément ou à l'unisson.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking, singing, or uttering something simultaneously or in unison.

1. To sing or speak togetherB1formal

   To say or sing something simultaneously as a group.

   dire ou chanter en chœur

   • The children chorused their answers to the teacher.
   • The crowd chorused the national anthem at the stadium.
   • They all chorused 'Happy Birthday' when she walked in.

   Synonymeschantintonesing

2. To express agreement in unisonB2formal

   To voice the same opinion or sentiment at the same time.

   exprimer son accord à l'unisson

   • The audience chorused their approval after the speech.
   • The committee members chorused their support for the proposal.
   • The fans chorused their excitement as the band took the stage.

   Synonymesaccordassentconcurecho