Edith Piaf songs are some of France’s best-known classic songs, telling stories that relate to all people around the world. Edith Piaf (1915-1963) was arguably one of France’s greatest female singers of all time. Today we’re going to discover some of Edith Piaf’s top-12 greatest hits and learn what the story is behind their lyrics.
Minuit, chrétiens is one of the most iconic French Christmas carols. This lesson breaks down the French lyrics line by line with English translation, clear explanations, and helpful vocabulary for learners.
“Amsterdam” (Also called “The Port of Amsterdam) is one of Belgian singer Jacques Brel’s (1929 – 1978) most famous songs after “Ne me quitte pas”. The song’s lyrics recount the exploits of sailors on shore leave in Amsterdam.
“La Bohème” is the most famous song by French-Armenian legend Charles Aznavour. In this lesson, you’ll find the full lyrics with English translation, along with clear explanations of the vocabulary and grammar. It’s a great way to improve your French while exploring a timeless classic.
In this post we’ll take a close look at the classic French song Les feuilles mortes (1945) by Yves Montand. This is the original French version of the popular jazz song Autumn Leaves. This post offers line-by-line explanations of the French lyrics’ vocabulary and grammar as well as an original English translation of the French …
