chanteuse
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- noun
- /ʃɑːnˈtɜːz/
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chanteuse
- The elegant chanteuse captivated the audience with her soulful rendition of classic songs.
- French chanteuse
- jazz chanteuse
- pop chanteuse
Examples
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I remained standing for the exotic chanteuse's entire hypnotic performance, learning her name only when a coarse emcee ushered her off the stage.
Fiction book (2002) -
Her voice changed, no longer innocently girl-like but more the throaty chanteuse, husky and full of vibrato.
Fiction book (1991) -
The chanteuse finishes her number.
Fiction book (1998) -
- Oh yes, I'm quite a chanteuse.
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- Oh, when you mentioned your film career, I hadn't remembered you as a chanteuse.
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Everyone is transfixed upon the chanteuse as she continues her ballad.
Fiction book (1998) -
Our first dream starts right here, where local chanteuse Sally Kendoo hopes her dream comes true.
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Stepping into the spotlight is that legendary star, that ravishing chanteuse, Leni... Lamaison.
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In fact, the psychedelic-influenced chanteuse is currently driving in a van through the United States for a short jaunt Stateside after playing dates in the UK.
Blog text (34) -
Everyone is transfixed upon the chanteuse as she continues her ballad on stage.
Synonyms
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A person who uses their voice to make music, often on stage
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A person who sings, often in a band or group
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A woman who sings popular songs
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Chanteuse comes from the French verb chanter meaning 'to sing' and the female ending -euse, and is like the English word chant. So a chanteuse is literally a woman who sings, which is why the word is used for stylish female singers in nightclubs and cabarets.