She grew up in Villeneuve-sur-Lot with her parents, Chérifa and Mohammed, her sister, Déborah, and her brother, Karim. Her sister Déborah encouraged her to persevere with her singing and Chimène went on to hone her vocal style still further, performing at family parties and regional song contests from the age of six.
The passage describes Chimène's family background and how it influenced her development as a singer.  Her sister Déborah's encouragement was a key factor in her journey to refine her vocal style.