My 21 Most Popular French Songs 2000s

Louise Simon

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
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