Céline Dion songs have been enjoyed by listeners from around the world for many years. With a 30-year career to date, the singer continues to impress fans with her new music and live shows. Today we’re going to discover Dion’s ten best French hits, as well as her top six English songs.
“Ainsi bas la vida” (meaning: Thus low is life; pronunciation ɛ̃si ba la vida) is a hit song by French singer Indila. Released in 2014 on the album Mini World, the song became an instant hit in Europe. In a nutshell, the song is about the singer having feelings for a man who’s mostly likely …
“Mon Dieu” (meaning: “my God”; pronunciation: mɔ̃ djø) is a French song made famous by Édith Piaf (1915-1963). Released in 1960 and written by Michel Vaucaire (music) and Charles Dumont (lyrics), Piaf initially rejected the song. “Mon Dieu” is one of Edith Piaf’s most famous songs.
“Je t’aime… moi non plus” (I love you… me neither) is the most famous song by French singer Serge Gainsbourg. This lesson includes the full French lyrics, an accurate English translation, and key vocabulary and grammar explanations. It’s a fun way to learn French while exploring one of the most controversial songs in French music …
“Sous le ciel de Paris” (pronunciation: su lə sjɛl də paʀi) is a French song made famous by France’s two most legendary singers, Edith Piaf and Yves Montand. The the meaning of the song’s title is: “Under The Sky of Paris”. The song was originally made for the 1950 movie Sous le ciel de Paris …
