France Television has now revealed the 12 acts that will compete in the final of Eurovision France – C’est vous qui décidez 2022.

The official reveal comes after the videos of the candidates’ live auditions were published by mistake on France TV’s website for a short time on Tuesday, before being removed. The broadcaster made them available again just after the announcement of the candidates

From February 21, the broadcaster will also be broadcasting the primetime TV show Eurovision France – The Finalists. Each episode will focus on one of the 12 acts by offering a portrait of the artists and their songs.

The grand final of Eurovision France – C’est vous qui décidez 2022 will take place on 5 March in Paris.

Eurovision France – C’est vous qui décidez 2022: Confirmed Acts

JOANNA – “Navigateure”

Text and music: Joanna, Sutus, Gaspard Murphy

It is in 2018 that Joanna, a young 19 years old from Rennes, is noticed by posting her first clip on YouTube. With her hypnotic look, her sensual gravity and her poetic lyrics, Joanna offers a subtle mix of R&B and pop and electronic sounds. Influenced by artists such as such as Mylène Farmer, Björk and Lana Del Rey, Joanna directs her own music videos and draws her inspiration from the history of from art history, fashion and cinema. Critical success, her first album “Sérotonine” released in May 2021 has opened the doors of many scenes. We have thus been able to the flamboyant singer in the first part of Yelle, the Vieilles Charrues, the Fête de l’Humanité, but also  at the Gaîté Lyrique which she filled last October. It is with her title that Joanna wishes to represent France at Eurovision: a song of fighter, full of hope a fighter song, full of hope, which aims to conquer her freedom and self-confidence.

ELLIOTT – “La tempête”

Text and music: Elliott Schmitt, François Welgryn, Aliose, Gaspard Murphy

Elliott is a young singer-songwriter and influencer from Alsace. After a solid

musical training at a young age, he moved to Paris and made a name for himself by Cover Garden, a YouTube channel with nearly 400,000 subscribers. He released an EP in 2016 and started dubbing for TV and movies, while developing his community on social networks community on social networks. In “la tempête“, the title he presents at Eurovision France, you decide », his airy voice takes us on an intense journey filled with hope, love of hope, love and fighting spirit.

SOA – “Seule”

Texte et musique: LudySoa, NathanSoa

SOA is the duo formed by LudySoa and Nathan. Aged 19 and 22, this brother and sister have been singing together since their childhood. If they live in Toulouse, they don’t forget where they come from. Originally from Madagascar where they lived all their childhood, they do not hesitate to proudly show their culture through their culture proudly through their songs. For the Eurovision, SOA propose the title “Seule”, a song that is the fruit of their musical inspirations: a rock instrumentation, a pop chorus that stays in the head and a pop chorus that stays in your head and a rap verse. This song that they wrote and composed together is a real cry from the heart for all the people who feel deprived and isolated, an ode full of hope to regain self-confidence

JOAN – “Madame”

Text and music: Joan, Alex Finkin

Born into a musical family, Joan began singing and playing guitar as a child.
She lands roles in several musicals (Timéo, Emilie Jolie) and is spotted by Francis Cabrel with whom she co-wrote a song. Influenced by the Anglo-Saxon folk, she is especially attached to the French song and wishes to defend this heritage at the Eurovision. In the waltz she would like to lead in Turin, “Madame”, she tells how love can passionate, sometimes to the point of madness.

MARIUS – “Les chansons d’amour”

Text and music: Marius Niollet, Igit, Jonathan Cagne

Originally from Lyon, Marius discovers his first musical emotions through the prism of singing and dancing. At 18, after a few months spent in conservatory, he moves to Paris and joined a musical comedy training program. Inspired by the great variety singers such as Brel and Balavoine, Marius also has influences such as Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Kanye West. A through his music, Marius expresses his malaise, his conflicting relationship with his body and loneliness, in songs sometimes raw but sensitive, purified of any artifice to leave room for a powerful and to leave room for a voice that is both powerful and gentle. “Les chansons d’amour”, the title that he wishes to bring to Turin and which was co-written by Igit (co-writer of “Voilà” by Barbara Pravi), is the reflection of a a modern spleen in which everyone can find himself.

ELIA – “Telephone”

Text and music: Elia, Anibeatz

Elia has been writing songs since she was a child. After learning the drums and the piano in self-taught self-taught, she studied harmony and writing at the conservatory, in parallel with her studies at Henri IV. Influenced as much by the French song as by hip hop, by Barbara as well as Rosalia or Missy Elliott, the young woman is spotted by Booba with whom she signs a duet in spring 2021. signs a duet in spring 2021. It is moreover Booba who produced the song that Elia wishes to defend at Eurovision, “Telephone”. In this title dancing with the pointed text, the young woman, great observer of her generation, speaks of the doubts and ideals of her time. A resolutely pop song. A resolutely pop song for an unclassifiable artist.

HELENE IN PARIS – “Paris mon amour”

Text and music: Hélène Benhamou, Virginie Lesdemia, David Lefèvre

It is during the first confinement that Hélène in Paris discovers a passion for the song and made the buzz on social networks with her glamorous and sunny jazz covers. Born in Morocco, Hélène spent her childhood in Casablanca until the age of 13 before moving to Paris with her family. After studying in France, she flew to the United States in the 1980’s where she started in fashion and then in interior design, between Los Angeles and New York. Quickly contacted by NBC, she hosts her own show, the Home Shopping Network, in which she sells her own brand of home accessories. In the 2000s, she moved to London and moved to London and created her own interior design agency, then in 2019 she returned to Paris, which she had left Paris, left 35 years earlier. It is this story made of farewells and reunions that she tells in the song that she proposed to the Eurovision, “Paris mon amour”, a song in which she in which she evokes the passionate ties that bind her to the French capital.

ALVAN & AHEZ – “Fulenn”

Text and music: Marine Lavigne, Alvan Morvan Rosius

Coming from the electro scene in Rennes, Alvan is a multi-instrumentalist musician who has opened for Petit Biscuit or Ofenbach opening acts for Petit Biscuit or Ofenbach and has performed at the Transmusicales.
Ahez is a trio composed of Marine, Sterenn D. and Sterenn L., three Breton singers of traditional heritage of traditional heritage who met in high school. Accustomed to the scene (Festival Interceltic Festival of Lorient, Celtic Connections of Glasgow), they tell in their texts in Breton contemporary stories mixed with myths of their region. “Fulenn”, the song that the artists wish to take to Eurovision, is the astonishing meeting between the of Alvan & Ahez – electro and traditional song. The lyrics, poetic and mystical, freely take up the Breton legend of a young woman who emancipates herself from the by dancing at night under the light of a bonfire (“Fulenn” translates both as “spark” and by “spark” and “young girl”).

CYPRIEN ZENI – “Ma famille”

Text and music: Cyprien Zeni, Stéphane Petrequi, Nicolas Lassus

Originally from Reunion Island, Cyprien has always been impregnated by his cultural heritage and by the local music of his island. From an early age, his dream is to share his talent with others. It must be said that music runs in his veins since he is the grandson of the famous singer Maxime Laope. In 2019, he joined the metropolis and won the Sankofa Soul Contest. Now a native of Toulouse, the young man with a soulful voice will compete in Eurovision France, you decide » with his song “Ma famille”, a declaration of love to his family and and his roots.

JULIA – “Chut”

Text and music: Julia Fiquet, Alban Lico, Fabien Mettay, Anton Wick

Julia was introduced to music at a very early age, during her childhood in Haute-Savoie. When she was 16 years old, she started posting covers on the Internet. Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat spotted her and decided to write an album for her: ” Passe…comme tu sais “, released in June 2020. Julia now takes off with a title she co-wrote, “Chut”. This song, which she wishes to Eurovision, plays with the codes and preconceptions that people have about her and the young women of her generation.

SAAM – “Il est où?”

Text and music: Saam, NESS, Charles Boccara

Born into a modest family in Lille, Saam is a dental surgeon by day and an artist by night. Raised by two women who forged his character, his mother and his grandmother, he was rocked by Radiohead’s and discovers the French song with Brassens and Brel as well as with the realistic writing of rappers Niska and Nekfeu. This is how he positioned himself in a French song resolutely modern. Saam tells sincere and universal stories, inspired by his experience. During the confinement, he is noticed with his song “Mémère” – a powerful tribute to his grandmother a true intergenerational anthem. After opening for the Frangines at the Olympia and having released his first EP in the spring of 2021, Saam wishes to tackle Eurovision with her song “Il est où? With this song, Saam expresses, full of candor, the hope of a less morose society, the need for a return to the essential.

PAULINE CHAGNE – “Nuit Pauline”

Text and music: Pauline Chagne, Antonin Tardy

With her electric harp, Pauline Chagne intends to revolutionize the image of her favourite instrument making it danceable, pop, engaged and liberated. Great musician, Pauline is also an actress : she was the instigator and the main role of the musical play “Moi aussi je suis Barbara” about the singer Barbara. performed at the Avignon Festival 2018 and 2019. In June 2020 she also played at the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris in the feminist cabaret-trial “I forgive you Harvey Weinstein” by Pierre Notte, currently on tour. In this play, as well as in her first EP released last fall, Pauline is actively involved in gender equality, a cause that is particularly dear to her heart. In ” Nuit Pauline “, the title with which she wishes to defend the colors of France to the Eurovision, Pauline dreams of a night of all the possible. The “Nuit Pauline” is a night where the young woman can see herself as the heroine of the scenario of her life with all the twists and turns it entails.

Eurovision France 2022: The Jury

Jenifer (Chairperson)

Gjon’s Tears

Nicoletta

Cyril Féraud

Yseult Agustín

Galiana

Elodie Gossuin

André Manoukian

Joyce Jonathan

Sundy Jules

C’est vous qui décidez 2022: The Format

Eurovision France – C’est vous qui décidez translates to ‘you decide’ — which is a phrase that British and Australian Eurovision fans are well familiar with. Introduced last year, this format replaces the former national final “Eurovision France”.  Despite the similar name, the competition is independent from both the BBC and SBS formats. 

The public account for 50% of the total score while the remaining 50% come from a ten-person professional jury. This panel is comprised of five French people and five from abroad. Last year, Alexandra Redde-Amiel, France’s Head of Delegation, said that “we designed an original voting system that gives the audience a greater influence”.

Just like last year, the show will be presented by Stéphane Bern and Laurence Boccolini and Barbara Pravi will sing during the interval act. 

If last year the organisation of the show was affected by the pandemic situation, this year Eurovision France will take place just after the easing of restrictions in the country. In closed places and subject to a health pass, masks will no longer be mandatory, which should make things easier.

What do you make of the Eurovision France 2022 line-up? Who is your initial favourite? Sound off in the comments below!

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Naomy
Naomy
2 years ago

My favorites are either Pauline Chagne or Julia. I also liked Alvan & Ahez, at least its interesting.

Film4o
Film4o
2 years ago

My first place is between ALVAN & AHEZ – “Fulenn” and SOA – “Seule” and my runner ups are JULIA – “Chut” and PAULINE CHAGNE – “Nuit Pauline.

Pedro
Pedro
2 years ago

Pffff, another year I can’t pick my clear favourite for France. I’d rather not choose the obvious Barbara (yes, I actually voted for PonyX) last year.
It was quite predictable that there were going to be songs in last years style, but still a varied mix. Quite remarkable there’s only one song I didn’t enjoy much.
And I had my doubts for the songs of Elliott, Julia and Marius, which include past (J)ESC authors. But they are still enjoyable, and quite different to what I expected.

So, keeping the right track, France!!

Pedro
Pedro
2 years ago
Reply to  Pedro

Past ESC authors:
– Elliott has Aliose as authors, same authors from Gjon’s Tears in 2021, and 2020. They even tried at Swiss Entscheidungsshow back in 2011.
– Julia has Alban Lico, author of TicTac (FR JESC 21).
– Marius has Igit, who composed Voila last year and made the DE ’18 final as a performer.

Good songs, though. BTW, am I the only one here who sees nothing special in SOA?

Michèle
Michèle
2 years ago

What a joy to hear the breton song Fulenn, really love the mixture of modern and traditional!

Andi
Andi
2 years ago

Great songs. SOA reminds me a bit of Andriamad last year. I just hope they don’t share their fate. Pauline and Saam are also amazing.
I just hope that all 12 songs will be available soon on Spotify (Germany), there are only 6 so far. 🙁

Last edited 2 years ago by Andi
BimBamBoum
BimBamBoum
2 years ago
Reply to  Andi

That’s because the other 6 are about to be officialy released tomorrow (February 18th 00.00), that’s in exactly ten minutes. It will probably work for you and everyone elsewhere in Europe after that.

Andi
Andi
2 years ago
Reply to  BimBamBoum

Ah thanks, nice to know
ÉDIT: You are right, now they are available (except «Chut»). Very nice.

Last edited 2 years ago by Andi
Sebastián
Sebastián
2 years ago

Why nobody speak about “la tempête”? It’s an amazing song

Last edited 2 years ago by Sebastián
Esc addict
Esc addict
2 years ago

Soa and Alvan & Ahez youtube vids are already trending on youtube France, I think it’s a good sign, there’s a local appeal which is important too and still without big exposure to the general public, definetely a good sign, if I remember well, Voilà was in youtube trend only after the National Final last year. Does it mean the Eurovision followers are increasing in France, maybe but to see that, that’s cool.

Kent
Kent
2 years ago

SOA’s Suele has that immediate impact for me. The duo has the right energy and I am excited to see how they will perform this with live vocals. I worry about the auto tuning in the studio quality and hope they can deliver just like this audition tape.

Frenchtoast
Frenchtoast
2 years ago
Reply to  Kent

In the press presentation they did it in live, and they are on point. The rap part without auto tuning is so much better than the studio version, and her sister put a long note at the end, nothing else to say, I was totally impressed. I thought they would not be as good as in studio. They are very good.

Kent
Kent
2 years ago
Reply to  Frenchtoast

I can’t wait!!

Benjamin K
2 years ago

My favorites are by far Pauline Chagne, Marius, Saam,and SOA.
But France has to send SOA to hope to win Eurovision. It sounds like a Melfest song

Last edited 2 years ago by Benjamin K
Grft
Grft
2 years ago
Reply to  Benjamin K

I dont think « sounds like a Melfest song » is a compliment these days…

Benjamin K
2 years ago
Reply to  Grft

What I wanted to say it is that they France Télévision seems to be concerned by what is Eurovision with a high level on this NF contrary to last year with only 1 or 2 good songs

Andi
Andi
2 years ago
Reply to  Benjamin K

Nice favourites. Pauline, SOA and Saam are my Top 3 🙂

Musimakeup
Musimakeup
2 years ago

Still no WoW factor here unfortunatly but… Pauline could do great.. my favorite is fullenn, given Ukraine did really great with that kind of rythm and ethnic vibe i think people could vote…. I ´ d rule for fulenn …

Lise
Lise
2 years ago

Is it I or the videos made available by France Televisions are now lipsynched while the live stream was live singing? Cause I don’t remember some of the voices being that good…

Musimakeup
Musimakeup
2 years ago
Reply to  Lise

I was wondering too….

Benjamin K
2 years ago

So many different styles, France Télévision is smart to do the NF in march instead of january, I can’t wait to see who’s gonna win, I really like the retro 80’s style in some songes

Esc addict
Esc addict
2 years ago

Just for those saying that Alvan & Ahez are not good live only because of their performance during the press conference, Ahez kindly responded and explained why here in the comment section of this yt video https://youtu.be/fkH8JJkINYA , so don’t make conclusions too quickly as always, it’s tiring.

Frenchtoast
Frenchtoast
2 years ago
Reply to  Esc addict

Thanks for the link, I’m sure they’ll do so much better on march !!!

Esc addict
Esc addict
2 years ago

I would say very eclectic selection, a third of the song that I don’t like, a third that I like, and a third I really like and where I can see potential for Eurovision, especially three with big potential, not bad. Last year people said c ‘est vous qui décidez was weak but it gave us the esc runner up, and I feel the selection of this year is stronger than last year. Until the National Final performance of last year, Voilà was not tipped as an esc potential winner, too french, too cliche, not enough Eurovision, I admit I… Read more »

Frenchtoast
Frenchtoast
2 years ago

I’m glad to see that 100% of them wrote or co-wrote their song.

crashgranada
crashgranada
2 years ago
Reply to  Frenchtoast

I am sure the public and the juries will take that into account

Jim
Jim
2 years ago

In the press conference, why did Alexandra keep refering to the participants as ‘talents’? It’s supposed to be about songs, not talent.

Esc addict
Esc addict
2 years ago
Reply to  Jim

It’s supposed to be about acts, song+artist so to call them talents is not out of place I think.

Jim
Jim
2 years ago
Reply to  Esc addict

I don’t know, I feel it makes it sound like it’s a show like The Voice. The only one she announced as ‘artiste’ was Julia.

CyxCy
CyxCy
2 years ago
Reply to  Jim

Because “talent” is more rewarding than “contestant”, which sounds too much competition and presidential election (in France, we are right in it). And to say that only the quality of a song counts at Eurovision would be absolutely naive. People vote for an ensemble, the song, the singer/band, what happened on stage during the performance. We can present a very good song, but if it is served by the wrong performer, the result will be bad. Conversely, a good singer can save a bad song. The ideal being to have the right addition, the right song, the right singer, the… Read more »

Briekimchi
Briekimchi
2 years ago

I think as a selection of music, it is quite strong and there’s a lot of variety there. There’s nothing that’s obviously weak and I can see every song having its fans.

I do think it lacks that “Voila”-level song that makes it a strong selection with a serious Eurovision contender in it. After listening, I’m sort of, “I like song a, I like song b, I like song c etc.” but without being like, “I LOVE ____.”

Xxx
Xxx
2 years ago

I like “Les chansons d’amour”.“Fulenn” is interesting.

Lolek
Lolek
2 years ago

My personal favourites are Alvan/Ahez, Saam, and SOA. Also really like Joan, Elia and Pauline even.

I realize SOA seems to be the most popular amongst fans, and I naturally really do enjoy the song. However as a francophone, I’m sort of meh on the lyrics.

Frenchtoast
Frenchtoast
2 years ago
Reply to  Lolek

Va lire les paroles de SloMo, ça va te remonter le moral

crashgranada
crashgranada
2 years ago
Reply to  Frenchtoast

Pas besoin de critiquer, tu dois assumer que l’Espagne finira bien plus haut que la France cette année 🙂 Ça fait mal, je sais!

Esc addict
Esc addict
2 years ago
Reply to  crashgranada

What?! Assume what!? Lol btw teach me how to know the future, I’m so impressed and very interested. You was probably one of those saying Voilà will flop…so visionary.

Grft
Grft
2 years ago
Reply to  crashgranada

Spain above France? Lol. If France selects Alvan/Ahez, Soa or even Saam Joan or Pauline they will end up above Spain 🙂

WhiteSox
WhiteSox
2 years ago
Reply to  Frenchtoast

Very true.

Musimakeup
Musimakeup
2 years ago
Reply to  Frenchtoast

Ah ah ah pas faux…?

Musimakeup
Musimakeup
2 years ago
Reply to  Lolek

Meme goûts ici / same taste here.

Grace
Grace
2 years ago
Reply to  Lolek

Je suis curieuse, quels éléments des paroles trouvez-vous « meh » je suis étudiante de français et je veux savoir la raison pour laquelle elles ne sont pas parfaites.

Alex
Alex
2 years ago

I think it explains why there was a lot of silence and they announced this selection at the last minute in March. I know that they were busy with Junior Eurovision but there were literally no announcements until today…

I think they could not find a big song so they gave up and announced this line-up. I had higher expectations after Barbara’s success + Maneskin success + JESC hype. Whatever…

The songs are cool but most of them have no potential outside France. I hope they change my mind with their live performances.

Alex
Alex
2 years ago
Reply to  Alex

 Alvan & Ahez stand out for now. A mix of GoA and Tanxugeuiras

ArvinRoido Atienza
ArvinRoido Atienza
2 years ago
Reply to  Alex

They announced the date of the songs’ release a week ago.

Donnie
Donnie
2 years ago

Maybe this year I was having a way too big expectations about the French selection but still a few songs are not bad.
For my tastes the best act by far is alven & ahez with their mix of electro and folk. But I liked also Pauline Chagne and her 80s vibes.
Anyway at the end maybe Soa are the act that might get the best result in Turin, if selected in the national competition.

Xabi
Xabi
2 years ago

SOA and Alvan & Ahez are definitely the best entries! Great songs! Top 10 for sure!

Musimakeup
Musimakeup
2 years ago
Reply to  Xabi

I agree !

voix
voix
2 years ago

Even though the live perfomances dont help elevate the songs this selection is very good and i think France will be in the top 10 at least

Grft
Grft
2 years ago

I think Alvan & Ahez with a great staging could achieve top10 or top5. Wait and see

Pearli
Pearli
2 years ago

No big standout this year, I’m afraid.

Jamie
Jamie
2 years ago

I like “Nuit Pauline” and “Chut” but nothing too exciting. France is taking a break this year.

Héctor
Héctor
2 years ago

Oh, a very… French line-up, I must say. I can’t see a winner here but it’s a pretty decent selection. I’m not enjoying this one a lot as I’m not that much into this kind of French music. In fact, I’ve enjoyed more past French National Finals. I also believe releasing all these entries with a performance on a theater stage isn’t the best marketing strategy because everything look so amateurish. About the entries itself, I think there are 3 or 4 contenders. I’d personally go for the French generic branded Tanxugueiras or for Pauline Chagne. SOA, Elliot, Saam and… Read more »

Esc addict
Esc addict
2 years ago
Reply to  Héctor

How Fulenn generic ?!

Jo.
Jo.
2 years ago

thought France was coming with a banger…guess not…
I’d definitely choose Cyprien, the best of the bunch BY FAR

Grft
Grft
2 years ago
Reply to  Jo.

Wtf

Jo.
Jo.
2 years ago
Reply to  Grft

at least he’s charismatic and would get some love from the public, because the rest is pretty much just there

Esc addict
Esc addict
2 years ago
Reply to  Jo.

LOL!

Eurovision fan
Eurovision fan
2 years ago

Fans write how this is strong selection, I don’t think so. None of these songs sound that they could be in TOP 10 this year. Some songs give me Ciao and Pass-Partout vibes, but sound much weaker than actual songs. I would pick SOA for Eurovision. Alvan&Ahez (That guy is so handsome btw) sound interesting, but the song is meh. France will not win Eurovision 2022. I’m waiting for United Kingdom.

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Philou
Philou
2 years ago

This is a strong selection! 

My ranking : 

  1/ Elia : Téléphone 9/10
2/ Joanna : Navigateur 9/10
3/ Saam : Il est où? 9/10
4/ Julia : Chut 8/10
5/ Soa : Seule 8/10
6/Joan : Madame 8/10
7/ Pauline Chagne : Nuit Pauline 7/10
8/ Elliott : la tempête 6/10

……….

9/ Marius : Les chansons d’amour 4/10
10/ Alvan & Ahez : Fulenn 4/10
11/ Cyprien : Ma famille 3/10
12/ Hélène in Paris : Paris, mon amour 3/10

Benjamin K
2 years ago
Reply to  Philou

Téléphone is the most boring in the selection to me, but I agree for Il est où and Navigateur

Chris Malta
Chris Malta
2 years ago

Fulen is so so good. I hope it wins

Alex
Alex
2 years ago

Seule is awesome!! Easy chance for them to hit my #1 in my ranking. Well done!

12 points from Germany

Nicomro
Nicomro
2 years ago

I Saw the live and was worried about SOA: dont be ! They nailed it !! The rap part was very good. I was very surprised because until 5th of march and, if they win, mid-may, they have Time to improve and they already start with a good live (:
Not all performances were great to Hear though, but SOa definitely nailed it

Grft
Grft
2 years ago

The selection i really great, way better than last year. None of the songs are bad (maybe just Helene’s…)

FanESC
FanESC
2 years ago
Reply to  Grft

I agree about Hélène in Paris, it’s literally all the cliché gathered in one song, lyrically it has all the french cliché catch-phrases, like “mon amour”, “ainsi va la vie” and much more, and even the instrumental of the song, lmao. It sounds like it was took from a Disney movie set in Paris. She sounded a bit weak in live. As a french who could understand the lyrics, I was very cringed in front of my computer screen with the combination of the mst cliché ever song + the empty lyrics with no sens but clichés french words known… Read more »

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Ghent
Ghent
2 years ago

I must say I’m in love with SOA.

willchrisiam
willchrisiam
2 years ago

I wasn’t going to comment on every song but I did it for a few selections this year so I couldn’t just skip Eurovision France, s’est vous qui decidez because I have a soft spot for it. I have to say that I don’t understand the point of showing us these live auditions without the live audio. They should have just given us some visualizers because some of these are verging on cringe. I really liked Nuit Pauline. Yes, it’s nothing new and fairly linear, but I liked its nostalgic feel and have a feeling it could be really beautiful… Read more »

Last edited 2 years ago by willchrisiam
willchrisiam
willchrisiam
2 years ago
Reply to  willchrisiam

Just rewatched them all. SOA are so so cute! Can we be friends? lol

GojoSatoru
GojoSatoru
2 years ago

It is between SOA, Saam and Alvan & Ahez.

My favorite is Saam, but I wouldn’t mind SOA and Alvan & Ahez to win C’est Vous Qui Decidez.

Musimakeup
Musimakeup
2 years ago
Reply to  GojoSatoru

True.

Kosey
Kosey
2 years ago

A big round of applause for France, this is a strong National final. There is no bad song here, even if some of them are not in my lane of the motorway. There are lots of great choices here. My personal favourites are Fulenn and Seule but I also greatly enjoyed Navigateure, La Tempeste, Les Chansons D’Amour, Telephone, Il est ou and Nuit Pauline.

WeAreWhitChanel
WeAreWhitChanel
2 years ago

Bravo France!

Sabrina
Sabrina
2 years ago

My highlights (only watched the videos linked here, so I don’t know who did well or not with their live vocals): – “Fulenn”, Alvan & Ahez: For obvious reasons, the song that stands out more. As someone that loves acts like Go_A and Tanxugueiras, I’m understandbly invested on this one. Haven’t found the lyrics though. – “Nuit Pauline”, Pauline Chagne: Very ellegant entry and the electric harp is a nice touch. Gwendal has a point, there are other female singers doing a similar sound in France (Clara Luciani came to my mind). Anyway, it’s a style we’re yet to see… Read more »

Alex
Alex
2 years ago

SOA and Alvan & Ahez really stood out for me. They’re both different than everyone else, I could see either of them doing very well at Eurovision

CyxCy
CyxCy
2 years ago

I had predicted Aliose as a contestant… Missed, but they still wrote a song! I’m super happy to see Cyprien, who is a super nice man, and his title brings a festive and sunny side, which we haven’t represented since “Allez ola olé”. And otherwise I also like the songs of SOA, Elliott and Pauline. I think that this year we have to move towards modernity, and not try to copy Barbara. She is unique! Edit: Be careful with the jury list, you have mixed the names of Yseult (French singer) and Agustin Galiana (Spanish actor and singer). In addition… Read more »

Last edited 2 years ago by CyxCy
Ukraine stan
Ukraine stan
2 years ago

Madame is so excellently made but I’m scared it will be read as a “Voilà-knockoff”, kinda same problem with Fulenn and Shum. I guess that leaves Seule as the one I think France should send

Michèle
Michèle
2 years ago
Reply to  Ukraine stan

Fulenn is actually from the Breton tradition so can only be superficially compared with Shum!

Jessica Folcker
Jessica Folcker
2 years ago

I like ‘Madame’, but the negs will say it’s too close to ‘Voila!’ My personal favourite, still.

F kings
2 years ago

Correct the grammar in the article, to many repetitive phrases

CatcoolH
CatcoolH
2 years ago
Reply to  F kings

*too

GojoSatoru
GojoSatoru
2 years ago
Reply to  F kings

A tip for comments like these: If you’re going to correct someone’s grammar, make sure your grammar is done properly too.

Markus
Markus
2 years ago

Unlike other countries, the French selection keeps being middle of the road. And obviously the retro trend also hit France meanwhile. It was ok with Barbara Pravi, but you can’t do this every year, neither if you try to copy Mylène Farmer ou „voyage, voyage“. The two acts, that I find most authentic are Marius with Les Chansons d’amour and Alvan & Ahez with Fulenn. 

Jessie
Jessie
2 years ago

My top 3

1- Soa – Seule
2- Joan – Madame
3- Elliott – La tempête

Max
Max
2 years ago

What a weak selection. Jesus!

I only like Nuit Pauline. Fulenn could be a good choice, too.

Last edited 2 years ago by Max
europotato
europotato
2 years ago

Saam – “Il est où?” is trying to be voila 2.0 like even the sped up ending is a little too obvious, even his movements.

Alex
Alex
2 years ago
Reply to  europotato

actually he reminds me of Claudio Capeo.

Ivar
Ivar
2 years ago

Alvan & Ahez get my 12 points. I love both their music and the Breton language.

WhiteSox
WhiteSox
2 years ago
Reply to  Ivar

The song is very cool, but live voices are very weak.

Grft
Grft
2 years ago
Reply to  WhiteSox

The live conditions were terrible tbh, they didnt have in-ears and the audio on the stream was kinda bad for everybody. There are tons of videos of the girls from Ahez at festivals and they sound good!

Ukraine stan
Ukraine stan
2 years ago
Reply to  Ivar

I think it’s time for Breton to get a second chance since the last one was just okay