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My Take
Charles Trenet is, to me, the genial architect of the French chanson's golden age. Writing both music and words for nearly a thousand songs across six decades, he turned everyday joy into melody, and "La Mer" alone would secure his immortality. I admire how lightness and craft coexisted in his work; the playful nickname "the singing madman" undersells a serious composer who shaped a national songbook. The 1982 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres was overdue recognition. When I hear his tunes I sense someone who genuinely loved the world and wanted to hand that feeling to everyone listening. A true poet.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Charles Trenet
- Name (Japanese)
- シャルル・トレネ
- Reading
- しゃるる・とれね
- Born
- May 18, 1913 – February 19, 2001
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Maison Trenet, Aude, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / singer / singer-songwriter / songwriter / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Trenet born?
May 18, 1913 – February 19, 2001.
Where is Charles Trenet from?
Charles Trenet is from Maison Trenet, Aude, France.
What does Charles Trenet do?
Charles Trenet works as composer, singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter, actor.
How tall is Charles Trenet?
Charles Trenet is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.