What is the purpose of love? Who better than Edith Piaf could answer this question through song? This thematic issue unfolds a musical fan featuring classic chanson singers such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Barbara, Jacques Brel, George Brassens, and Juliette Gréco, alongside contemporary artists like Gauvain Sers, Pomme, Bigflo et Oli, Angéle, Gaël Faye, and Zaz. The range of topics spans from love and a sense of belonging to social and political engagement, as well as Franco-German friendship. These 12 singers are introduced through brief portraits. In the subsequent exercises, a piece by each artist is examined and worked on in detail. The songs discussed are available on streaming services. The complete lyrics and phrases for engaging with French songs are printed in the appendix of the issue, rounding out the offering.