chanson
/ʃɑnˈsɑn/
noun
- A French song, especially a lyrical one from the medieval or Renaissance period.
- The album features a collection of traditional French chansons.
- The choir performed a beautiful chanson from the 16th century.
- She studied medieval chansons for her music history class.
- A modern French popular song, often with poetic lyrics.
- Édith Piaf's chansons are beloved around the world.
- The festival celebrated the art of the French chanson.
- He listened to a romantic chanson on the radio.