intoned

• Qualifie une parole prononcée de manière rythmée, mélodieuse ou chantante, souvent avec un ton ou un schéma intonatif particulier.

Describes speech that is delivered in a rhythmic, melodic, or chanting manner, often with a particular tone or pitch pattern.

1. Spoken in a monotone or chantC1formal

   Uttered in a singing or chanting manner, often with a steady pitch.

   intoné (chanté, psalmodié)

   • The priest intoned the ancient prayer during the ceremony.
   • He intoned the poem in a slow, rhythmic voice.
   • The actor intoned his lines with dramatic emphasis.

   Synonymeschantedmonotonesingsongsung

• Verbe désignant l'action de prononcer ou dire quelque chose de manière monotone ou avec une intonation particulière, souvent dans un contexte liturgique ou cérémoniel.

A verb used to indicate the act of reciting or speaking in a monotone or with a particular pitch, often in a liturgical or ceremonial context.

1. Utter monotonously and repetitivelyB2formal

   To speak or recite in a flat, unchanging tone, often repeating words or phrases in a rhythmic manner.

   Psalmodier

   • The monk intoned the sacred verses during the ceremony.
   • He intoned the same warning over and over again.
   • The speaker intoned the list of names without any emotion.

   Synonymeschantdrone

2. Recite with musical intonationB2formal

   To chant or sing a text, especially a psalm or prayer, in a melodic or rhythmic way.

   psalmodier

   • The choir intoned the psalm beautifully.
   • The priest intoned the evening prayer.
   • They intoned the ancient hymn in perfect harmony.

   Synonymescantillatechantsing

3. Speak with a particular toneC1formal

   To speak carefully, using a specific pitch or tone to convey meaning or emotion.

   parler avec une intonation particulière

   • She intoned her words with a rising pitch to express surprise.
   • He intoned the question slowly, emphasizing each word.
   • The actor intoned the dramatic monologue with great skill.

   Synonymesinflectmodulate