Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This French song was popular worldwide in the 60’s… but did you know the fascinating story of its writer, The Singing Nun?
💾 Read, save and/or print the full written lesson here (free): commeunefrancaise.com/blog/popular-french-music-dominique&source=youtube
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If you grew up in the 1960s, you likely heard the song “Dominique” on the radio — no matter where you lived! This French song was immensely popular all around the world, and it was loved by French-speakers and non-French speakers alike.
Perhaps more interesting, though, is the fascinating story of its Belgian singer-songwriter, La Sœur Sourire, also known as The Singing Nun, who tragically took her own life in the 1980’s after falling into poverty and experiencing a crisis of faith.
Let me tell you all about it, in this all-French episode. Don’t worry — I’ll speak slowly so that you can practice your comprehension skills. And don’t forget to turn on the subtitles if you need to.
Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.
Géraldine
This French song was popular worldwide in the 60’s… but did you know the fascinating story of its writer, The Singing Nun?
💾 Read, save and/or print the full written lesson here (free): commeunefrancaise.com/blog/popular-french-music-dominique&source=youtube
🎓 Join my Everyday French crash course (free): commeunefrancaise.com/welcome?utm_medium=youtube&source=youtube
If you grew up in the 1960s, you likely heard the song “Dominique” on the radio — no matter where you lived! This French song was immensely popular all around the world, and it was loved by French-speakers and non-French speakers alike.
Perhaps more interesting, though, is the fascinating story of its Belgian singer-songwriter, La Sœur Sourire, also known as The Singing Nun, who tragically took her own life in the 1980’s after falling into poverty and experiencing a crisis of faith.
Let me tell you all about it, in this all-French episode. Don’t worry — I’ll speak slowly so that you can practice your comprehension skills. And don’t forget to turn on the subtitles if you need to.
Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.
Géraldine
