What is "gourmandises"

vb. (en-third-person singular of: gourmandise)

Gourmandises (English: Delicacies) is the debut studio album by French recording artist Alizée, released worldwide on March 13, 2001 by Polydor Records. It was certified double platinum by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique ( SNEP) in December 2001, denoting sales of over a million copies in Europe.

Four singles were released from the album, including global top-five hits " Moi... Lolita", " L'Alizé" and " Gourmandises". In order to promote Gourmandises and her following album, Alizée embarked on the En Concert Tour in 2003 with her next successful studio album Mes courants electriques. Critics and scholars have noted the album's influence on popular music, particularly the way it helped reintroduce electronic music to the pop scene.

Lauded by critics as a masterpiece in the contemporary French Pop repertoire, the album was acclaimed on its release with reviewers commending the singer's vocals and choice of musical direction.

The singer and the album were honored by the highest accolade given by SACEM, the Prix Vincent Scotto in 2002. The NRJ Music Awards, M6 and many others media and music institutions nominated the singer, including her nomination to the Victoires de la Musique in the "Revelation Album of the Year" category. Alizée was awarded the 2002 World Music Award for Best French Music Exporter with more than 4 million albums sold worldwide.

"Gourmandises" (English: " delicacies") is a song by Alizée, released in 2001. Like Alizée's previous singles, this too features a single version and an instrumental rendering.