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No. 4,028 in French

chante

"Chante" means "sings."

In a sentence

  • Elle chante une chanson magnifique.

    She sings a beautiful song.

    Here, 'chante' is the third person singular form of the verb 'chanter', meaning 'to sing'. It describes the action of singing performed by 'elle' (she).

  • Quand il chante, tout le monde l'écoute.

    When he sings, everyone listens to him.

    In this sentence, 'chante' again represents the third person singular form of 'chanter', describing the subject 'il' (he) performing the act of singing.

  • Nous aimons écouter les oiseaux qui chantent.

    We enjoy listening to the birds that sing.

    Here, 'chantent' is used in the present tense describing the birds' action of singing, showcasing its plural form to match the subject 'les oiseaux' (the birds).

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