serenade

• Composition musicale en plusieurs mouvements ou chanson, traditionnellement jouée ou chantée le soir sous les fenêtres de la personne aimée.

A musical composition in several movements with no fixed form, or a song characteristically performed outside the house of a woman.

1. Musical compositionB2formal

   A musical piece in several movements without a fixed form, often light and pleasant.

   sérénade (composition musicale)

   • Mozart composed several beautiful serenades.
   • The orchestra performed a classical serenade at the concert.
   • The serenade had a cheerful and flowing melody.

   Synonymesdivertimento

2. Courtship songB2formal

   A song or instrumental piece performed outdoors, typically at night, as a gesture of love or admiration for someone.

   Sérénade (chant d'amour nocturne)

   • He sang a romantic serenade under her balcony.
   • The lover hired musicians to play a serenade for his beloved.
   • In old movies, a serenade often accompanies a romantic proposal.

   Synonymeslove song

• Interpréter une sérénade, généralement en plein air et de nuit, pour quelqu'un en signe d'affection ou d'admiration ; charmer ou divertir par la musique.

A verb meaning to perform a piece of music, typically outdoors and at night, for someone as a sign of affection or admiration.

1. Sing and play for someoneB2formal

   To perform a song or piece of music, typically outdoors and for a specific person, often as a romantic gesture.

   Donner une sérénade

   • He serenaded his girlfriend under her balcony with a guitar.
   • The band serenaded the crowd with a slow, romantic melody.
   • She was serenaded by a group of friends on her birthday.