psalmodier

Senses

1. 1.

   to chant, to sing a psalm

   to recite or sing a psalm in a religious or liturgical context

2. 2.

   to recite monotonously

   to speak or recite in a dull, repetitive, singsong manner

Examples

• "Les moines psalmodiaient les hymnes lors de l'office du soir."

  The monks chanted the hymns during the evening service.

• "L'étudiant psalmodiait sa leçon sans aucune conviction."

  The student recited his lesson in a monotonous, mechanical way.

• "Elle psalmodiait les versets de la Bible d'une voix monocorde."

  She sang the Bible verses in a droning, monotone voice.

Usage

Psalmodier is primarily a formal or religious register verb. The primary sense refers to liturgical chanting, especially in Christian contexts. The secondary sense (monotonous recitation) is often derogatory or humorous, emphasizing lack of passion or engagement. Common in literary and ecclesiastical contexts.