Lyrics & Translation
Explore the powerful narrative of Stromae's "Fils de Joie." This song offers a unique lens through which to understand the complexities of social stigma, familial love, and societal judgment, all wrapped in Stromae's signature fusion of musical genres. By delving into its lyrics and the story behind it, you can gain insight into important social issues and appreciate the art of storytelling through music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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seul /sœl/ B1 |
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difficile /difikil/ B1 |
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années /an.e/ A2 |
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juger /ʒu.ʒe/ B2 |
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facile /fasil/ B2 |
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GOÛTÉ /gu.te/ B1 |
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dur /dyʁ/ B2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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savoir /savwaʁ/ B1 |
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dernière /dɛʁn.jjɛʁ/ B2 |
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question /kɛs.tjɔ̃/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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fils /fij/ A2 |
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père /pɛʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ben, j’pourrais le faire en l’insultant.
➔ Conditional tense (j’pourrais) with the infinitive (faire) indicating a possibility.
➔ The **conditional tense** expresses a hypothetical action dependent on a condition.
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Et tout l’monde ferme les yeux
➔ Present tense (ferme, ferment) used for habitual action or general truth.
➔ The **present tense** describes habitual actions or universal truths.
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C’est vrai qu’elle n’est pas parfaite
➔ Use of 'qu’' as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a clause (that she is not perfect).
➔ The word **qu’** introduces a subordinate clause providing additional information.
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Les mêmes te courtisent
➔ Present tense (courent) of the verb 'courir' indicating an ongoing action in the present.
➔ The **present tense** of a verb shows an action happening currently.
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Pardonne leur bêtise
➔ Imperative form of the verb 'pardonner' (to forgive), used to give a command or request.
➔ The **imperative** is used to give commands, requests, or instructions.
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J’suis un fils de pute, comme ils disent
➔ Contraction of 'je suis' (I am), using informal speech and a metaphorical expression ('son of a bitch').
➔ The **contraction** 'J’suis' is an informal spoken form of 'je suis' (I am).
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Allez circulez, Madame
➔ Imperative form of 'aller' (to go), combined with the verb 'circuler' (to circulate), expressing a command or order.
➔ The **imperative** form of a verb gives a command or instruction.
Album: Multitude

L’enfer
Stromae

tous les mêmes
Stromae

Formidable
Stromae

Carmen
Stromae

ta fête
Stromae

Fils de joie
Stromae

Te Quiero
Stromae

bâtard
Stromae

L’enfer
Stromae

Santé
Stromae

Santé
Stromae
Same Singer

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Stromae, Pomme, Coldplay

L’enfer
Stromae

papaoutai
Stromae

Alors on danse
Stromae

tous les mêmes
Stromae

Formidable
Stromae

Carmen
Stromae

ta fête
Stromae

La pluie
OrelSan, Stromae

Quand c’est ?
Stromae

Fils de joie
Stromae

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Stromae, Pomme

Te Quiero
Stromae

bâtard
Stromae

Mauvaise journée
Stromae

L’enfer
Stromae

Santé
Stromae

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Stromae, Pomme

avf
Stromae

Santé
Stromae
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