chanson

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/ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/

nounfeminine

song

track

piece of music

J'écoute ma chanson préférée en boucle.

I'm listening to my favorite song on repeat.

Synonyms:titre, morceau, tube

nounfeminine

the same old story

a repeated excuse or complaint

the same refrain

C'est toujours la même chanson avec lui quand il est en retard.

It's always the same old story with him when he's late.

Synonyms:histoire, refrain, salades

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Chanson is a feminine noun meaning "song." It refers to a musical composition, typically with lyrics.

USAGE

You'll use it just like "song" in English. For example: *J'adore cette chanson* (I love this song), *chanter une chanson* (to sing a song), or *une vieille chanson française* (an old French song).

GRAMMAR

Always remember it's feminine: *une chanson*, *la chanson*, and any adjectives describing it must agree, e.g., *une belle chanson* (a beautiful song). Do not confuse with "chant" (masculine, meaning "singing" or a chant).