chansonnier

chan·son·nier

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shahn-suh n-yey; French shahn-saw-nyey]
- /ˌʃɑn sənˈyeɪ; French ʃɑ̃ sɔˈnyeɪ/
- /tʃˈansənˌɪə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahn-suh n-yey; French shahn-saw-nyey]
- /ˌʃɑn sənˈyeɪ; French ʃɑ̃ sɔˈnyeɪ/

Definitions of chansonnier word

noun chansonnier a writer of chansons 3
noun chansonnier a performer of chansons 3
noun chansonnier a book or manuscript containing chansons 3
noun chansonnier a French cabaret singer and songwriter of topical, often satirical, ballads 3
noun plural chansonnier a singer or writer of chansons, especially a cabaret performer who specializes in songs that are a combination of melody and rapid spoken patter. 1
noun chansonnier A book which contains a collection of chansons. 0

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Origin of chansonnier

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

From French, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at chanson, -ier2

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Parts of speech for Chansonnier

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chansonnier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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