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sing-song

Translations

sing-songnoun
sing-songs
pl
chantéeRéunion informelle où l’on chante ensemble.
After the wedding reception, everyone moved to the pub for a lively sing-song.
Après la réception du mariage, tout le monde est allé au pub pour une chantée animée.
psalmodieTon ou manière de parler avec une intonation montante et descendante, souvent monotone.
The children recited the poem in a repetitive sing-song.
Les enfants récitaient le poème sur un ton de psalmodie répétitive.
sing-songadjective
more sing-song
Comp.
most sing-song
Super.
chantantSe dit d’une voix ou d’une intonation répétitive, avec des montées et descentes mélodiques.
She replied in a slow, sing-song voice that irritated him.
Elle a répondu d’une voix lente et chantante qui l’a irrité.
Additional translations
chantantSe dit d’une mélodie simple, adaptée au chant collectif informel.

Definitions

sing-songnoun
An informal gathering at which people join together in singing songs for pleasure.
After the wedding reception, everyone moved to the pub for a lively sing-song.
A manner of speaking characterized by a rhythmic, rising-and-falling intonation that can sound monotonous or childish.
The children recited the poem in a repetitive sing-song.
sing-songadjective
Having a repetitive, musical rise-and-fall intonation in speech.
She replied in a slow, sing-song voice that irritated him.
Relating to or suitable for informal communal singing.
They chose simple, sing-song melodies for the campfire evening.
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