A1 noun Neutre

singer

/ˈsɪŋ.ər/

A singer is a person who uses their voice to create musical sounds and songs. They can perform professionally as a career or sing as a hobby, either alone or in a group.

Exemples

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1

The singer has a very beautiful and clear voice.

The singer has a very beautiful and clear voice.

2

The opera singer received a standing ovation after the performance.

The opera singer received a standing ovation after the performance.

3

That singer is totally awesome live!

That singer is totally awesome live!

Famille de mots

Nom
singer
Verb
sing
Adjectif
singable
Apparenté
song
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Astuce mémo

Think of the '-er' at the end of 'singer' as representing the 'person' who 'sings'. Similar to teacher (person who teaches) or dancer (person who dances).

Quiz rapide

Adele is a world-famous ____ from the UK.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : singer

Exemples

1

The singer has a very beautiful and clear voice.

everyday

The singer has a very beautiful and clear voice.

2

The opera singer received a standing ovation after the performance.

formal

The opera singer received a standing ovation after the performance.

3

That singer is totally awesome live!

informal

That singer is totally awesome live!

4

The study analyzes the breathing techniques of a professional singer.

academic

The study analyzes the breathing techniques of a professional singer.

5

The wedding singer was hired to perform during the reception.

business

The wedding singer was hired to perform during the reception.

Famille de mots

Nom
singer
Verb
sing
Adjectif
singable
Apparenté
song

Collocations courantes

lead singer lead singer
talented singer talented singer
backup singer backup singer
famous singer famous singer
opera singer opera singer

Phrases Courantes

a born singer

a person with a natural talent for singing

street singer

someone who sings in public places for money

torch singer

a singer who specializes in sad songs about unrequited love

Souvent confondu avec

singer vs songwriter

A songwriter writes the lyrics and music, whereas a singer performs the music using their voice.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'singer' is a general term applicable to any genre of music, from pop and rock to classical and folk.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse the noun 'singer' with the verb 'sing' or the noun 'song'. Always use 'singer' when referring to the person.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the '-er' at the end of 'singer' as representing the 'person' who 'sings'. Similar to teacher (person who teaches) or dancer (person who dances).

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'singere', which comes from 'singan' (to sing).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one singer, two singers Often modified by genres: jazz singer, folk singer Usually takes the 'the' or 'a' article
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Contexte culturel

Singers often become the most recognizable members of a musical group and frequently achieve celebrity status in modern culture.

Quiz rapide

Adele is a world-famous ____ from the UK.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : singer

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