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chanson

Pronunciation: /ʃɑ̃ːˈsɔ̃ː/

The English word “chanson” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.
  2. A religious song.

Etymology

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

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