Get the inside scoop on the most popular songs in France. From all-time greatest hits, the famous musicians, and even songs for the little ones, there is something for everyone.
The musical scene in France is known for being one of the most prolific and innovative in the world. From rock, hip-hop, heavy metal, folk and pop, there are plenty of talented musicians bringing a distinctly French flavour to the…
Over the last few decades, the music scene has been undergoing a kind of renaissance, with the rise of French musicians who have reinvented the chanson. From playful verses to softly spoken lyrics that can drive a dagger into your…
There is something about listening to a song in French, even if you don't entirely understand what is being said. (Let's face it, I don't always understand a song in English either!) But no matter the musical genre, there is…
Ahh, that time of the evening when you are trying to put your child to sleep. We've all been there, trying to convince that energetic baby or toddler to bed. Lullabies, with their soothing and repetitive beats, are meant to…
With French being the language of love, you can bet there are some beautiful French love songs declaring "Je t'aime" in style. With its many legendary composers and musicians, here are the best romantic French songs that are sure to…
Whether you are learning French or not, you cannot understand France without hearing its music. We all know the famous French singers and musicians such as Edith Piaf, David Guetta, and Daft Punk, but to really get into the culture,…
A list of famous French songs is always going to cause plenty of debate. How do you decide? French music and songs that are popular and have stood the test of time to transcend their genre. We've had plenty of…
Young kids are wonderful (most of the time). Full of learning, enthusiasm, and chatter. I have two of them, so I know! So for my list of the top French songs for kids, I picked songs that are popular in…
Raising two toddlers in France, we have these songs on repeat chez nous (meaning "in our home"). Known in French as comptime, these songs for babies and toddlers are simple and sweet. It is interesting as an anglophone to read…
You know it is soon going to be Christmas when you hear the carols playing on the radio and see the decorations go up. Whether you are in Paris in winter or elsewhere in the world, there is always a…
There has always been a bit of debate as to whether the French National anthem should be taught in French schools. This might sound surprising to foreigners until you hear the lyrics and their translation. In effect, you might say…
Nobody ever questions nursery rhymes as a child. Au Clair de la Lune is one of those French nursery rhymes that every French kid learns to warble in pre-school. But if you listen to the lyrics for the first time…
If you have small children, especially if you have more than one, you've probably had to try to resolve a few arguments. Even French kids fight a lot, and mine certainly do. "C'est mon tour! It's my turn!" "C'est à moi!" "It's…