Written by Gabriela Estrada

If you live in Canada and you are learning French, create a playlist of the most popular singers from the 90's to the present day will help you make make faster progress in the language than you think. This is a wonderful learning strategy to speaking like a native QuebeckerIt helps develop listening and pronunciation skills in a fluent way through music, plus it is a way to learn about the lifestyle of the French Canadian generations through time.

We know that language fluency requires grammatical knowledge, but it also needs elements of connection to the culture and orality typical of the area. connection with the culture and with the typical orality of the area.. That is why, in today's today's blog, wee will share a selection of 10 iconic songs by Québécois artists that will take you that will lead you to sing French fluentlytune your ear to better pick up words and phrases and improve your pronunciation. Read with me to the end and create your own playlist playlist today. Let's get started!

Why learn French with the most listened music in Quebec?

Music is a direct gateway to culture and colloquial language. By listening to songs that are already familiar or emblematic in Quebec, the student perceives the language with greater sensitivity:

• See become familiar with the accent and pick up the nuances of Quebec pronunciation in a natural way.
• Learn real vocabulary with letters that reflect the language of everyday lifefull of typical expressions of the region.
• Effortlessly memorizes the melody and rhythm of words and phrases, which are recorded in your mind unconsciously.
• Connect emotionally with the melodies and enjoy the study through the pleasure that music generates.

Playlist of the 10 most popular Québec songs

Here are some of the 10 most beloved songs from Quebec, the ideal songs to sharpen your ear and learn French in an immersive way. Take note of these songs and add them to your playlist on any of the platforms you use. 

• "Sous le vent" - Garou & Céline Dion (2000)

• "Pour te voir" - Kevin Parent (1995).

• "La Corriveau" - La Bottine Souriante (1994)

• "Dégénération" - Mes Aïeux (2004)

• "Le coeur est un oiseau" - Richard Desjardins (1990).

• "Toune d'automne" - Les Cowboys Fringants (2002)

• "Je ne t'aime plus" - Mario Pelchat (1993).

• "Un beau grand bateau" - Les Colocs (1998).

• "La rue principale" - Les Colocs (1993)

• "L'Amérique pleure" - Les Cowboys Fringants (2019).

French Phrases 

The following phrases were extracted from or relate to some of the songs on the playlist (You can extract many more from each one and analyze their meaning):

• "Sous le vent"

Literally "under the wind", this expression can be used metaphorically to speak of being adrift or carried away by circumstances. In song, it represents vulnerability and surrender.

• "Peu importe où le vent nous mènera".

"No matter where the wind takes us". A beautiful phrase to express acceptance or uncertainty about the future.

• "Une toune"

It is the Quebecois colloquial way of saying "a song" ("une chanson"). If you want to sound more local, use it!

• "C'est plate"

This expression means "it's boring" or "it's annoying". Very common in the informal language of Quebec. 

• "Ça me fait de la peine".

"I feel sorry" or "it makes me sad". A sincere and common way of expressing sadness or pity for something.

• "Prendre conscience de"

"Becoming aware of." It is key to express that one becomes aware of or reflects on something important.

Infallible strategies to learn French with music

In order for these songs to become your best French teachers, we suggest these strategies:

• Listen actively: at first, just enjoy the melody. Then concentrate on picking up single words and phrases.
• Look up the lyrics: Once you are familiar with the melody, look up the French lyrics. Read it as you listen to connect the pronunciation with the writing.
• Translate and understand: translate the lyrics (or parts of them) to understand the full meaning. Pay attention to idiomatic expressions and colloquial language.
• Focus on pronunciation: listen to how the singers pronounce vowels, consonants and liaisons. Try to imitate them, recording your own voice if possible, for comparison.
• Extract vocabulary and phrases: write down new words and expressions that you find useful. Try to incorporate them into your daily conversation.
• Sing along with the song: by singing, you will practice pronunciation, rhythm and intonation in a natural way.
• Explore French Canadian culture: research about the artists, the history of the song or the social context that inspired the lyrics. This will give you a deeper understanding and enrich your cultural vocabulary.

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I hope that this topic will be of great help to advance your level of French thanks to the most popular music among Quebecers.

Thanks for reading! See you in the next blog!

With love,

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