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German word
Chanson
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɑ̃ˈsɔ̃ː/
Meaning
- neuter nounchanson
Example
In Paris hört man oft Chansons.
In Paris, you often hear chansons.
More examples
Der Sänger präsentierte ein Chanson in neuer Interpretation.
The singer presented a chanson in a new interpretation.
Core concept
A French-origin song puts poetic, often story-like words at the center of the performance.
Common phrases
ein Chanson neu interpretieren
reinterpret a chanson
ein neues Chanson komponieren
compose a new chanson
französisches Chanson hören
listen to a French chanson
Similar words
Lied: A broadly used song form that gives weight to both poetry and melody.
Song: A pop or rock track described with an English-derived term.
Schlager: A widely popular song with a memorable melody, common at parties and on the radio.
Definition in German
Ein französisches Liedgenre mit poetischem und häufig erzählerischem Text, nicht einfach ein allgemeines Lied.
Word origin
German Chanson is borrowed from French chanson, which goes back through Old French to Latin cantio and cantare for singing.
Usage tips
- In German, Chanson is neuter, so the article is das and the plural is Chansons.
Opposites
- Instrumentalstückinstrumental piecenoun
Related words
- chansonartigchanson-likeadjective
- Chansonfestivalchanson festivalnoun