My 21 Most Popular French Songs 2000s

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| By : Louise
Born in Cameroon and adopted at 1 year in France. I spent all my childhood in Alsace before studying in Paris. I like to defend my beautiful country with its strengths and weaknesses. Find me on Linkedin and CV.

Bonjour my friends,

Nostalgia instant ! I always liked the music of the 2000s

It reminds me of my youth and the nightclubs ! 🙂

Here is my playlist of the 21 best French songs of the 2000s.

Louise

21 Most Popular French Songs 2000s (Official Source from SNEP)

The ranking is from the French SNEP : Syndicat National de l’Edition Phonographique.

The SNEP is an interprofessional association that has been defending the interests of recorded music in France since 1922.

I manually selected the 2 best singles each year from 2000 to 2009 according to the SNEP.

+ one surprised bonus !! 😉

1. CES SOIREES LA (YANNICK)

  • Released: 2000
  • Label: EGP
  • Theme: A catchy dance track that celebrates the joy of partying all night long.
  • Style : Dance
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

2. LES ROIS DU MONDE (ROMEO & JULIETTE) (BAQUET G. & SARGUE D. & D’AVILLA P.)

  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Mercury
  • Theme: A powerful ballad from the popular musical “Romeo & Juliette,” portraying the emotions of the iconic characters.
  • Style : Pop/Ballad
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

3. MOI…LOLITA (ALIZEE)

  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Polydor
  • Theme: A playful and seductive pop song that propelled Alizée to international stardom.
  • Style : Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

4. LA MUSIQUE (STAR ACADEMY)

  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Mercury
  • Theme: An energetic and catchy tune performed by the contestants of the first season of the popular TV show “Star Academy.”
  • Style : Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

5. TOUTES LES FEMMES DE TA VIE (L5)

  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Mercury
  • Theme: An empowering pop anthem that celebrates the diversity and strength of women.
  • Style : Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

6. THE KETCHUP SONG (ASEREJE) (LAS KETCHUP)

  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Columbia
  • Theme: A fun and infectious dance track with a catchy chorus inspired by the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight.”
  • Style : Dance/Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

7. STACH STACH (BRATISLA BOYS)

  • Released: 2002
  • Label: M6 Interactions
  • Theme: A humorous novelty song that features a catchy melody and amusing lyrics.
  • Style : Novelty/Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

8. CHIHUAHUA (DJ BOBO)

  • Released: 2003
  • Label: BMG Media
  • Theme: An upbeat and catchy dance tune used in a Coca-Cola commercial that quickly became a hit across Europe.
  • Style : Dance
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

9. HEY OH (TRAGEDIE)

  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Up Music
  • Theme: A smooth R&B track with catchy hooks and harmonies, establishing Tragedie as a popular French duo.
  • Style : R&B
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

10. DRAGOSTEA DIN TEI (O-ZONE)

  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Happy Music
  • Theme: An infectious pop-dance track with a catchy chorus that became a viral sensation and a global hit.
  • Style : Dance/Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

11. FEMME LIKE U (K-MARO)

  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Up Music
  • Theme: A catchy R&B and pop fusion with smooth vocals and a memorable melody, celebrating the strength and beauty of women.
  • Style : R&B/Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

12. UN MONDE PARFAIT (ILONA MITRECEY)

  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Scorpio
  • Theme: A cheerful and uplifting pop song with a catchy tune, performed by a young Ilona Mitrecey, promoting a positive message of love and unity.
  • Style : Pop
  • Youtube :
french song 2000s

13. AXEL F. (CRAZY FROG)

  • Released: 2005
  • Label: ULM
  • Theme: A popular and entertaining electronic dance
  • Style : Electronic Dance
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

14. PAS LE TEMPS (FAF LARAGE)

  • Released: 2006
  • Label: M6 Interactions
  • Theme: A compelling rap song with a memorable chorus that served as the theme song for the French version of the TV show “Prison Break.”
  • Style : Rap
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

15. FOUS TA CAGOULE (FATAL BAZOOKA)

  • Released : 2006
  • Label : Up Music
  • Theme: A humorous rap parody featuring Michael Youn’s character Fatal Bazooka, addressing the cold weather and its effects on people.
  • Style : Comedy/Rap
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

16. DOUBLE JE (CHRISTOPHE WILLEM)

  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Vogue
  • Theme: A catchy pop tune with soulful vocals that helped establish Christophe Willem as a successful artist after winning “Nouvelle Star.”
  • Style : Pop/Soul
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

17. GARCON (KOXIE)

  • Released: 2007
  • Label: AZ
  • Theme: An empowering and catchy pop song that tackles street harassment and promotes gender equality.
  • Style : Pop
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

18. TIRED OF BEING SORRY (LAISSE LE DESTIN L’EMPORTER) (ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & NADIYA)

  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Polydor
  • Theme: A bilingual collaboration between Enrique Iglesias and Nâdiya, blending heartfelt lyrics with a catchy pop melody.
  • Style : Rock
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

19. RAYON DE SOLEIL (WILLIAM BALDE)

  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Warner
  • Theme: A feel-good, sunny pop-reggae tune that showcases William Baldé’s warm vocals and uplifting lyrics.
  • Style : Pop/Reggae
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

20. CA M’ENERVE (HELMUT FRITZ)

  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Sony Music Strategic Marketing
  • Theme: An electro-pop hit with catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that critique various aspects of modern society.
  • Style : Electro-Pop
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s

21. MEME PAS FATIGUE !!! (MAGIC SYSTEM & KHALED)

  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Artop Records
  • Theme: A high-energy collaboration between Magic System and Khaled
  • Style : World Music/Afrobeat
  • YouTube :
french song 2000s


People also ask about most popular French songs 2000s :

What is a very famous French song?

A very famous French song is probably “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf in 1946.

This classic French song is an emblem of France because it was a song post World War II.

And Edith Piaf was one of the most famous French singer in the World !

Which five are popular 2000s songs?

Five popular 2000s Songs in the world could be (according Billboard) :

  • “Hips Don’t Lie” (Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean)
  • “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley)
  • “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga)
  • “I Gotta Feeling” (Black Eyed Peas)
  • “Viva La Vida” (Coldplay)

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