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The French language is spoken by over 274 million people around the world. No wonder some French songs became world hits, and in the German charts now and then, a French song appears.
France has produced legendary romantic composers, singers, and songstresses. Most of us know the songs of Édith Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg, and Alizée topped numerous music charts over the decades. Even if the names don’t mean anything to you, you’ll know the music!
You will find 150 songs by well-known stars and newcomers from the French music scene in our playlist. All pieces are among the essential hits that were popular in France.
If you’ve always wanted to listen to French music but never knew where to start – these 150 French songs are a must-listen. This extensive playlist includes several music genres and is sung by many different artists, and every song is worth listening to.
What can you expect from our playlist?
- Everybody has a different taste in music. Here you will find a good mix of pop, hip-hop, rock, and acoustic songs. If you particularly like a song, it’s best to make a note of the artist and find more songs by that musician.
- The songs are arranged randomly. This means that the first song is not necessarily better than song number 141.
- Not all artists are from France, but of course, the music is still in French. Most of the following songs are played on french radio, french television, or in french clubs and bars.
(At the end of the article, we’ve created a Spotify playlist for you with all the songs listed here.)
Listen to the 150 best French songs:
Each song is linked via the title to the corresponding music video.