singsong

• Décrit une voix ou une manière de parler avec des montées et descentes rythmiques du ton, souvent répétitives ou monotones.

Describes a voice or manner of speaking that has a rising and falling rhythm, often in a repetitive or monotonous pattern.

1. Monotonous or rhythmic speechB2informal

   Spoken in a repetitive, rhythmic, or chanting manner, often with a rising and falling pitch.

   psalmodiant

   • The teacher's singsong voice made the lesson feel like a chant.
   • He recited the poem in a singsong tone that was hard to ignore.
   • The children repeated the words in a singsong pattern.

   Synonymescadencedchantingdroningmonotonousrepetitiverhythmic

• Nom désignant une intonation de la voix qui monte et descend de façon rythmée et monotone, ou une réunion informelle où l'on chante ensemble des chansons populaires en groupe.

A noun referring to a rhythmic, monotonous pattern of rising and falling intonation in speech, or an informal session of group singing of popular songs.

1. Monotonous intonationB2formal

   A way of speaking or reading with a regular, repetitive rise and fall in pitch, often considered dull or rhythmic.

   Intonation monotone

   • The teacher's singsong voice made the lesson hard to follow.
   • He recited the poem in a gentle singsong.
   • Her singsong tone was soothing but monotonous.

   Synonymeschantdronemonotone

2. Informal group singingB1informal

   A casual, often spontaneous gathering where people sing popular songs together, usually for fun.

   Chant collectif informel

   • We had a singsong around the campfire last night.
   • The pub hosted a lively singsong on Friday evening.
   • A singsong broke out after the party got going.

   Synonymessing along

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le fait de parler ou de réciter d'une manière monotone, rythmée ou mélodieuse, souvent de façon répétitive.

A verb used to describe speaking or reciting in a monotonous, rhythmic, or melodic tone, often in a repetitive manner.

1. Speak in a rhythmic, melodic toneB2informal

   To speak, chant, or recite in a monotonous, rhythmic, or melodic manner that rises and falls in pitch.

   parler en psalmodiant

   • The teacher singsonged the instructions to the children.
   • He singsonged his poem, making it sound like a nursery rhyme.
   • She singsonged the list of items as she checked them off.

   Synonymescantillatechantintone

2. Move with a rhythmic, swaying motionC1informal

   To move or proceed in a way that suggests a rhythmic, melodic pattern, as if accompanied by a singsong.

   Se balancer en cadence

   • The dancers singsonged across the stage in perfect harmony.
   • The boat singsonged gently on the waves.
   • The crowd singsonged back and forth to the music.

   Synonymesliltrockswayswingundulate