Which Beatles song contains a verse sung in French?

Listeners of the Beatles' 1965 album Rubber Soul were treated to a tender ballad with a distinct continental flair. The song features the memorable French lines, "Michelle, ma belle, sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble, très bien ensemble," which translates to "Michelle, my beautiful, these are words that go together very well, very well." This lyrical touch gives the track its unique and romantic character, setting it apart from anything else in the band's catalogue at the time.

The song's origins were surprisingly playful. Paul McCartney had developed the melody years earlier and would sing it with fake, French-sounding gibberish at parties to affect a bohemian, artistic style. When it came time to record the song seriously, John Lennon suggested he keep the French part. McCartney, not a fluent speaker, turned to Jan Vaughan, a French teacher and the wife of a friend, who helped him craft the now-famous verse.

This collaboration resulted in one of the band's most beloved tracks. The song's blend of a beautiful melody with a touch of foreign language charm helped it win the 1967 Grammy Award for Song of the Year, cementing its place as a standout track in the Beatles' rapidly evolving sound.