La Vie en rose

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"La Vie en rose" is a famous song by French singer Edith Piaf. The title translates to "Life in Pink," which is a French idiom meaning to see the world optimistically, or through "rose-colored glasses".1

The song, along with "Non, je ne regrette rien," is one of Piaf's signature tunes. Her passionate delivery of songs about love and loss made her an internationally renowned artist, and she is widely considered France's greatest singer. Piaf's life was marked by significant hardship, including poverty and personal tragedy, which is often reflected in the emotional depth of her music.21

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