chanson

/ʃɑ̃ˈsɑ̃/

UK: /ʃɑ̃ːˈsɔ̃ː/

chanson

English Noun

Definition

Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.

Etymology

From French chanson f (“song”), from Latin cantio f. Doublet of cantion and canzone.