Frédéric François has been married to Monique for 55 years. A couple that lasts, but which has had to deal with the singer’s numerous absences because of his job…
Frédéric François, currently on tour throughout France with his new album Love celebratingcontinues to maintain an unwavering bond with its audience. The singer, invited for a special broadcast on M Radio this May 2, is also still very close to his wife Monique… with whom he has been married for more than 55 years.
Frédéric François, in a relationship for 55 years: “My wife would like a husband who stays close to her”
At 75, the interpreter of I love you Italian style continues to travel the roads of France and Belgium to give concerts. However, his wife would have liked him to slow down. “My wife often says to me: ‘Singer, what age is retirement?’ (laughs). I imagine she would want a life like everyone else, with a husband who stays close to her at home because time is precious.“, he confided in Gala.
But the Italian-Belgian, still in good shape, is not about to bow out, even for his dear one: “I don’t know how to do anything! I’m not handy and I can’t imagine myself sitting in an armchair watching television all day. My life is making music, meeting people and giving them happiness until my last breath“.
Frédéric François: “My wife was my first fan”
Despite everything, his wife always supported him in his career, even at the beginning of their story when Francesco Barracato, his real name, had not yet found his audience. “I explained to him that I was making songs and that I was hoping to make a record. Then she listened to me and told me that I shouldn’t stop“, he told Gala. And added: “In fact, she was my first fan. She was the first who had confidence in me, who looked at me in a way that no other had looked at me“.
But what is the secret to the longevity of his relationship with Monique? “We could do the Ten Commandments of Love so that it could last forever. First of all, we don’t cheat. There is real respect. We don’t let the habit set in. There is also a lot of communication. I try to listen to her and surprise her“, he assured.
Frédéric François, absent father? His musician son tells
The couple are parents of Gloria, 55 years old, Vincent, 54 years old, Anthony, 50 years old, and Victoria, 36 years old. Some have also followed in the footsteps of their famous father, like Vincent Barracato, who became a musician and recently released his title But where is Uncle Cicci?about his father’s absence when he was a child. “When I first saw him on TV, I thought he was stuck in there. I wanted to deliver him at all costs, so I started to cry“, he recalled to the Parisian.
“When I was younger, due to his job, my father was not often present. On weekends, he was in concert. It’s the other side of the celebrity coin“, he also said. Today, Frédéric François makes sure to remain present every day for his family and does not miss Sunday lunches with his children and grandchildren.
