Alouette, Gentille Alouette Lyrics in English Alain Le Lait

Get ready for a cheeky sing-along with Alouette, Gentille Alouette! In this classic French children’s song, the singer warmly addresses a “gentle lark” (alouette) but then playfully threatens to pluck its feathers from head to tail. It is not really about hurting birds; instead, it is a fun vocabulary game. Each verse introduces a new body part – la tête (head), le bec (beak), le cou (neck), les ailes (wings), le dos (back), les pattes (legs), la queue (tail) – and then repeats the earlier parts in order, creating a catchy cumulative pattern that locks the words into your memory.

Alain Le Lait’s upbeat rendition turns the song into an irresistible language workout. As you sing, clap, and point to each body part, you will practice pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation while effortlessly absorbing new French vocabulary. By the final “Alouette ! Alouette !”, your French will be ready to take flight right alongside the little lark you have been teasing.