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chanson definition

chan·son (s̸hän sō̂n′)

noun pl. chansons -·sons′ (-sō̂n′)

a song

Etymology: Fr < L cantio: see canzone

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chanson Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • French: They draw from his own personal experience as well as elements of American history and French chanson.

Modifies a noun

  • française: Anne Pigalle Yann Perreau talks to the dark lady of cabaret and ' la chanson française ' .
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