Usage Note
Chanson is the French word for song, particularly in the tradition of French popular and literary song — la chanson française refers to the distinctly French vocal genre associated with artists like Édith Piaf and Jacques Brel. The related verb chanter means to sing. A chanteur or chanteuse is a singer.
Examples
"Elle chante une belle chanson."
Natural Translation
She sings a beautiful song.
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