chansons
The English phrase "songs" is translated into French as chansons.
chansons refers to musical pieces intended to be sung by the human voice.
Which one should you use?
While chansons refers specifically to songs with lyrics, the word musique is used to refer to music in a general sense. Additionally, the term morceau can be used to refer to either a musical piece or a song.
How does it change in a sentence?
chansons is the plural form of the feminine noun chanson.
Did you know?
- The word chanson comes from the Latin word cantio, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'chant'.
- The expression chanter la chanson de quelqu'un can mean to tell someone's story or praise them, rather than literally singing a song.
- In the Middle Ages, troubadours composed chansons in Occitan, a language distinct from the standard French used today.
Examples in context
- Aimes-tu ses chansons ?Do you like his songs?This example shows how to ask if someone likes his chansons.Tatoeba #2257966 by Aiji, translation #2257929 by CM
- Aimes-tu ces chansons ?Do you like these songs?This example shows how to ask if someone likes these chansons.Tatoeba #2776428 by Aiji, translation #2258069 by manion
- Aimez-vous ses chansons ?Do you like her songs?This example shows how to ask if someone likes her chansons.Tatoeba #2257967 by Aiji, translation #2776424 by CM
- 122 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are listening to music in a cafe.
- EmmaTu aimes ces chansons ?Do you like these songs?
- LucasOui, j'adore ces chansons.Yes, I love these songs.
- EmmaLucas, quelle est ta chanson préférée ?Lucas, what is your favorite song?
- LucasJe ne sais pas, elles sont toutes bonnes.I don't know, they are all good.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
