Lyrics & Translation
Learning French with Stromae's 'L'enfer' offers a unique and powerful experience. The song's direct and honest lyrics about mental health provide a window into contemporary French vocabulary and emotional expression. Its structure, moving from sparse verses to a powerful chorus, allows learners to grasp different nuances of the language. What makes this song special for language learners is its cultural impact; understanding the lyrics of 'L'enfer' is to understand a significant moment in recent French pop culture and the important societal conversation it ignited.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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seul /sœl/ A1 |
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tête /tɛt/ A1 |
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penser /pɑ̃se/ A1 |
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faire /fɛʁ/ A1 |
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vivre /vivʁ/ A2 |
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croire /kʁwaʁ/ A2 |
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bien /bjɛ̃/ A1 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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oublier /ublije/ B1 |
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changer /ʃɑ̃ʒe/ A2 |
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taire /tɛʁ/ B2 |
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enfer /ɑ̃fɛʁ/ B1 |
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fier /fjɛʁ/ B1 |
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problème /pʁɔblɛm/ A2 |
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réfléchir /ʁefleʃiʁ/ B1 |
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suicidaire /sɥisidɛʁ/ B2 |
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culpabilité /kylpabilite/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Album: Multitude

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ta fête
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Te Quiero
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Carmen
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ta fête
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