Chanteuse

Chanteuse is a noun that refers to a female singer, especially in a nightclub.
The French word for ‘sing’ is chanter (SHAWN tay). Our word of the day has been used by English speakers since roughly the mid-20th century. Here’s an example:

That chanteuse at the downtown jazz club is one great vocalist. The last time I heard a singer that gifted, she became a star.