This is the 4028th most frequent French word.
chante
"Chante" means "sings."
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).
Elle chante une chanson magnifique.
She sings a beautiful song.
In this sentence, 'chante' again represents the third person singular form of 'chanter', describing the subject 'il' (he) performing the act of singing.
Quand il chante, tout le monde l'écoute.
When he sings, everyone listens to him.
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).