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chanson
A song-like, usually sophisticated poem or such a poem set to music, often with a narrative, satirical, or poetic character. It is especially typical of French musical culture.
Édith Piaf ist eine der berühmtesten Interpretinnen des französischen Chansons.
Édith Piaf is one of the most famous performers of French chanson.
'Chanson' is a word from French and simply means 'song' there. In German, however, it refers to a specific, often sophisticated type of song with a narrative or poetic text.
Sie liebt die melancholischen Chansons der 1950er Jahre.
She loves the melancholic chansons of the 1950s.
The term is inseparably linked with French culture. It often evokes associations with Paris, small stages, and famous artists.
Bei einem Glas Rotwein hörten wir den ganzen Abend alte Chansons.
Over a glass of red wine, we listened to old chansons all evening.
Common verbs in connection with 'Chanson' (chanson) are 'singen' (to sing), 'interpretieren' (to perform/interpret), 'hören' (to listen to), or 'komponieren' (to compose). It is often described with adjectives such as 'französisch' (French), 'melancholisch' (melancholic), or 'satirisch' (satirical).
Der Künstler ist bekannt dafür, klassische Gedichte als Chansons zu interpretieren.
The artist is known for performing classical poems as chansons.
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'das Lied' and 'das Chanson' both refer to pieces of music with lyrics that can be sung. 'das Lied' is the general word and fits almost all everyday situations: 'Kinderlied' (children's song), 'Liebeslied' (love song), 'Poplied' (pop song). 'das Chanson' is more specific. It sounds more artistic and is often connected with French musical culture, poetic lyrics, or narrative and satirical content. Learners may confuse the words because a chanson is also a kind of song. But not every song is a chanson. If you are speaking generally about sung music, use 'Lied'. If you mean this particular style, 'Chanson' fits.
Nach dem Essen hört Anna gern ein französisches Chanson.
After dinner, Anna likes listening to a French chanson.
Die Kinder lernen im Kurs ein neues Lied für das Sommerfest.
The children are learning a new song for the summer festival in the course.