singing

• Décrit quelque chose qui est rempli de chant ou qui s'y rapporte ; vivant et mélodieux.

Describes something that is filled with or characterized by song; lively and melodious.

1. Smooth and flowingB2formal

   Having a continuous, melodious, and effortless quality, like a song.

   chantant, mélodieux

   • The water had a singing quality as it flowed over the rocks.
   • Her voice was soft and singing, calming everyone in the room.
   • The wind made a singing sound through the trees.

   Synonymesdulceteuphoniousflowingfluentlyricalmellifluousmelodiousmusicalsmooth

• Nom désignant l'action d'émettre des sons musicaux avec la voix, ou le fait de révéler des informations ou de témoigner contre quelqu'un.

A noun referring to the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, or the act of disclosing information or giving evidence about another person.

indénombrable

1. Vocal music performanceA1formal

   The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often in a melodic or rhythmic manner.

   Chant

   • Her singing filled the concert hall with joy.
   • He took lessons to improve his singing technique.
   • The choir's singing was absolutely beautiful.

   Synonymeschantingcrooningsongvocal musicvocalization

2. Informing on someoneC1slang

   The act of revealing secret information or giving evidence against someone, often to authorities.

   dénonciation

   • The informant's singing led to the arrest of the gang leader.
   • He was afraid of singing to the police about his accomplices.
   • The witness started singing after being offered immunity.

   Synonymesinformingrattingtattling

• Verbe désignant l'action de produire des sons musicaux avec la voix.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing musical sounds with the voice.

verbe irrégulier

1. A1formal

   To produce musical sounds with the voice, often following a melody.

   chanter

   • She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
   • The children sang Christmas carols.
   • He loves to sing in the shower.

   Synonymescarolchantcroonhumintonetrillwarble

2. Whistle or make soundsB1formal

   To make a high-pitched or whistling sound, like wind or birds.

   siffler, chanter (en parlant du vent, des oiseaux)

   • The kettle sang as the water boiled.
   • Birds sang sweetly in the trees.
   • The wind sang through the wires.

   Synonymescheepchirppeeppipetrilltwitterwarblewhistle

3. Inform or confessC1slang

   Slang for confessing or providing information to authorities.

   chanter (se confesser)

   • The suspect sang like a canary after arrest.
   • He finally sang and told them everything.
   • Don't sing to the cops if you want to stay loyal.

   Synonymesconfessfinkgrassinformratsnitchsqueal

Variantes phrasalsing along