Use French song lyrics to learn to speak French! David Issokson, FrenchLearner’s teacher, explains the vocabulary and grammar of the most popular French songs.
Learn the lyrics of “Hymne à l’amour” by Édith Piaf with English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes, and explanations of the song’s emotional themes of unconditional love, sacrifice, and eternal reunion.
Ce n’est qu’un au revoir (Meaning: It’s just a goodbye, Till we meet again) is the title of the French version of Auld Lang Syne. This song is sung both in English and French at the stroke of midnight at the near year. The post provides an English translation of the French lyrics, as well…
La Décadanse (Meaning: The decadence) was a hit song released in 1972 by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. Similar to Je t’aime…moi non plus, La Décadanse is racy in nature given the sexual innuendos of the lyrics. Keep reading as we provide the complete French lyrics and English translation with line-by-line analysis of the vocabulary…
Originally written by Dan Forsythe. Updated and revised by David Issokson 8/3/25. Two hot French songs recently added (2025): This is our curated list of 20 timeless French songs, each paired with a special lyrics lesson created for learners. Every lesson includes full translations, grammar tips, and vocabulary explained by David Issokson, an experienced French…
Ella, elle l’a (Meaning: Ella, she has it; Pronunciation: ɛla ɛl la) is a hit song by French singer France Gall. Written by Michel Berger and released as a single in 1987 on the album Babacar, the song soared to the top of the charts in Europe and was a big hit internationally. This post…