French · Everyday Verbs
"to sing" in French: chanter
chanter
To sing in French is chanter. Je chante means I sing. Chanter faux is to sing out of tune; chanter juste is in tune.
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How to pronounce chanter
Say it
shahn-TAY
/ʃɑ̃.te/
shahn-TAY. Soft ch; nasal an; final er like ay. Je chante: zhuh shahnt.
"to sing" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| chanter | to sing Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| je chante / tu chantes | I sing / you sing Present. | Present. |
| chanter fort | to sing loudly Volume. | Volume. |
| chanter faux | to sing out of tune Friendly tease. | Friendly tease. |
| chanté | sung Past participle. | Past participle. |
How to use chanter in real life
- 1Karaoke
Tu chantes cette chanson avec moi ?
Will you sing this song with me?
Tu chantes.
- 2Shower
Il chante toujours sous la douche.
He always sings in the shower.
Il chante.
- 3Choir
Nous chantons ensemble le samedi.
We sing together on Saturdays.
Nous chantons.
Mistakes English speakers make with chanter
Incorrect: Je suis chanter.
Correct: Je chante. / J'aime chanter.
Conjugate chanter; don't use être + infinitive for I sing.
Incorrect: Je chanteur bien.
Correct: Je chante bien.
Chanteur is a singer (noun); the verb is chanter.
Good to know
Birthday tables erupt with Joyeux anniversaire chanté. Karaoke nights say on chante ? Friends tease chanter faux without real meanness.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a karaoke song
ChatPal
Tu chantes en premier ?
Do you sing first?
You
D'accord, je chante une chanson lente.
Okay, I'll sing a slow song.
ChatPal
Je t'accompagne.
I'll join you.
You
Parfait, on y va.
Perfect, let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sing" in French
How do you say to sing in French?
Chanter.
How do you say I sing?
Je chante.
What is chanter faux?
To sing out of tune.
Chanter vs chanteur?
Chanter is the verb; chanteur is a singer.
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