France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 facts for kids
France competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song Mercy, performed by Madame Monsieur.
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What is the Eurovision Song Contest?
The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge international music competition. Different countries from Europe (and a few others) send a singer or group. They perform an original song live on television. People from all over the world watch and vote for their favorite song. It's a big event that celebrates music and brings countries together!
How France Chose Its Song
To pick their song for Eurovision, France held a special TV show called Destination Eurovision. This show was a national final. Many talented singers competed to represent France.
The Semi-Finals
The competition started with semi-final rounds. Singers performed their songs and also sang cover versions of famous songs. A jury of music experts and the public voted for their favorites.
In the first semi-final, several artists performed. The top performers from this round moved closer to representing France.
- Lisandro Cuxi sang "Eva" and did very well.
- Emmy Liyana performed "OK ou KO".
- Malo sang "Ciao".
- Louka performed "Mamma Mia".
These artists were among those who impressed the judges and viewers. They showed great talent and hoped to win the chance to go to Eurovision.
France's Song for 2018
After the exciting competition, the song chosen to represent France in 2018 was "Mercy". It was performed by the duo Madame Monsieur. This song was a powerful choice for the big contest.
See also
In Spanish: Francia en el Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión 2018 para niños
