This is the 2769th most frequent French word.
chœur
"Chœur" means "choir" or "chorus" in English.
In this sentence, 'chœur' refers to a group of singers performing vocal music together, often in a religious context, demonstrating its literal use as 'choir'.
Le chœur de l'église chantait un hymne majestueux.
The church choir was singing a majestic hymn.
Here, 'chœurs' metaphorically refers to divine or otherworldly singing entities, expanding its use beyond earthly choirs to suggest the ethereal.
Les chœurs angéliques résonnaient dans la salle.
The angelic choirs resounded through the hall.
In this context, 'chœur' is used symbolically to denote the emotional center or collective spirit of a group of people, showcasing a figurative extension of the term.