Laforêt

Laforêt is a French surname, most notably associated with the following:

• Marie Laforêt (1939-2019): A French singer and actress. She was a prominent figure in the yé-yé music movement of the 1960s in France. Known for her distinctive voice and interpretations of folk and pop songs, she had numerous hits and appeared in several films.

The name Laforêt, meaning "the forest" in French, is also a geographical designation, suggesting origins from someone who lived near or in a forest. As a surname, it is found in various regions of France and among French diaspora populations.