1991–1992 in Canada In Quebec, four promotional singles were issued to support the album, each helping increase its presence on provincial radio. In November 1991, "
Des mots qui sonnent" reached number 10 on pop radio, becoming the album's first notable airplay success. It was followed by "
L'amour existe encore", which peaked at number 16 on adult contemporary stations and maintained interest into early 1992. Momentum grew further in March 1992 when "
Je danse dans ma tête" climbed to number three, becoming one of Dion's strongest Francophone radio hits of the period. The promotional campaign concluded in August 1992 with "
Quelqu'un que j'aime, quelqu'un qui m'aime", which topped the airplay chart and reinforced the album's visibility across Quebec media. Supported by this steady sequence of radio airplay, the album became one of the year's major commercial performers in Quebec, spending seven weeks at number one. Although it reached only number 57 on the Canadian Albums Chart—because Quebec sales were excluded from the national tally at the time—it was certified double platinum in Canada, reflecting its strong regional impact and the depth of Dion's Francophone audience.
1992–1994 in France In France, the album was released under the title
Des mots qui sonnent and initially did not chart, receiving limited attention upon its debut. Its commercial trajectory shifted in 1993 when the single "
Un garçon pas comme les autres (Ziggy)" became a major hit. The song peaked at number two, earned a gold certification, and introduced Dion to a wider French audience. An English‑language version of the track also appeared on the successful
Tycoon compilation, further increasing its exposure. Following the success of "Ziggy", the album entered the French charts for the first time in September 1993—nearly a year after its release. Its renewed momentum continued into 1994 with the third single, "
L'amour existe encore", which reached number 31 in January. The album climbed steadily over the following months, eventually peaking at number four and remaining on the chart for a full year. It was certified double platinum in France and has sold more than one million copies in the country, becoming Dion's first major Francophone breakthrough in the French market.
1994 worldwide When the album was released internationally in 1994, it received no dedicated promotion, as Dion's English‑language career was beginning to expand rapidly. However, two tracks—"
L'amour existe encore" and "
Le monde est stone"—were included as B‑sides on the international single "
Think Twice", giving the album indirect exposure outside Francophone markets. Despite the absence of active marketing, worldwide sales of
Dion chante Plamondon exceed two million copies. The album also sold 275,000 copies in the United States as of June 2014, an uncommon result for a French‑language release. On the Belgian Wallonia chart, available since April 1995, the album peaked at number 17 and was certified gold in November 1995, further demonstrating its lasting appeal in Francophone regions. == Accolades ==