chansonnier
noun
chan·son·nier
ˌshäⁿ-sō-ˈnyā 
: a writer or singer of chansons
especially
: a cabaret singer
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No less instrumental in Minnelli’s development was French chansonnier Charles Aznavour, who taught her how to act a song, making every lyric come from the heart.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Chansonnier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chansonnier. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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