Chanteuse

/ʃɑːnˈtuːz/
noun

A female singer, especially one who sings in nightclubs and cabarets.

The crowd was captivated by the hypnotic performance of the chanteuse.
Visual representation of "chanteuse" - A female singer, especially one who sings in nightclubs and cabarets.

Often appears as...

  • french chanteuse
  • talented chanteuse

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Formal

noun

A female singer, especially one who sings in nightclubs and cabarets.

The crowd was captivated by the hypnotic performance of the chanteuse.
Visual representation of "chanteuse" - A female singer, especially one who sings in nightclubs and cabarets.

Often appears as...

  • french chanteuse
  • talented chanteuse

Usage tips

Formal

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Cultural Connotation

Often implies stylish and sophisticated performers, typically associated with French music.

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The chanteuse mesmerized everyone with her rendition of 'La Vie en Rose'.
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Venue Specific

Used for female singers who perform in intimate venues rather than big concert halls.

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She started her career as a chanteuse in a small Parisian café.
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Gender Specific

Specifically refers to female singers, don't use it for male performers.

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The club's chanteuse had a voice that could outshine any of her male counterparts.
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Cultural Connotation

Often implies stylish and sophisticated performers, typically associated with French music.

Illustration for Cultural Connotation
The chanteuse mesmerized everyone with her rendition of 'La Vie en Rose'.
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Venue Specific

Used for female singers who perform in intimate venues rather than big concert halls.

Illustration for Venue Specific
She started her career as a chanteuse in a small Parisian café.
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Gender Specific

Specifically refers to female singers, don't use it for male performers.

Illustration for Gender Specific
The club's chanteuse had a voice that could outshine any of her male counterparts.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Connotation

Often implies stylish and sophisticated performers, typically associated with French music.

Illustration for Cultural Connotation
The chanteuse mesmerized everyone with her rendition of 'La Vie en Rose'.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Venue Specific

Used for female singers who perform in intimate venues rather than big concert halls.

Illustration for Venue Specific
She started her career as a chanteuse in a small Parisian café.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gender Specific

Specifically refers to female singers, don't use it for male performers.

Illustration for Gender Specific
The club's chanteuse had a voice that could outshine any of her male counterparts.
Visual representation of the word "Chanteuse"

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Quote examples

Siouxsie Sioux

British Musician

People forget the punk thing was really good for women. It motivated them to pick up a guitar rather than be a chanteuse. It allowed us to be aggressive.
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Quote examples

Jane Badler

American Actress

I'm a chanteuse and a diva, and I'm an actress who likes a script.
Portrait of Jane Badler

Quote examples

Siouxsie Sioux

British Musician

People forget the punk thing was really good for women. It motivated them to pick up a guitar rather than be a chanteuse. It allowed us to be aggressive.
Portrait of Siouxsie Sioux

Quote examples

Jane Badler

American Actress

I'm a chanteuse and a diva, and I'm an actress who likes a script.
Portrait of Jane Badler
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