Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a journey through the 1980s with Calogero's '1987.' This song is a vibrant tapestry of youthful memories, capturing the essence of adolescence with iconic references. By listening to '1987,' you can immerse yourself in a specific era and connect with Calogero's personal history, offering a glimpse into the cultural touchstones that shaped his music and a generation.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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souviens /suvjɛ̃/ B1 |
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couleurs /kulœʁ/ A2 |
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baskets /bɑskɛt/ A2 |
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crayons /kʁɛjɔ̃/ A2 |
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rêves /ʁɛv/ B1 |
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tour /tuʁ/ A2 |
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reverbne /ʁəpɔ̃d/ B2 |
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regrette /ʁəɡʁɛt/ B1 |
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chanson /ʃɑ̃sɔ̃/ A2 |
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tête /tɛt/ A2 |
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chante /ʃɑ̃t/ A2 |
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aventure /avɑ̃tyʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu te souviens les couleurs sur les baskets
➔ Present tense for habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "Tu te souviens" means "Do you remember", indicating a habitual action.
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Il y a certains jours où je reprends mon skate
➔ Use of 'Il y a' to indicate existence.
➔ The phrase "Il y a certains jours" translates to "There are certain days", indicating the existence of specific days.
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Mais parfois je retourne en 1987
➔ Use of 'parfois' to indicate frequency.
➔ The word "parfois" means "sometimes", indicating that the action occurs with some frequency.
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Tu sais de tous ces jours y'a rien que je regrette
➔ Use of 'y a' for informal speech.
➔ The phrase "y'a rien que je regrette" translates to "there's nothing I regret", using informal speech.
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Tu verras bien qu'un jour une chanson dans la tête
➔ Future tense to indicate expectation.
➔ The phrase "Tu verras bien" means "You will see", indicating an expectation of future events.
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C'est tout ce que je te souhaite
➔ Use of 'c'est' for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "C'est tout ce que je te souhaite" translates to "It's all I wish for you", emphasizing the speaker's sentiment.
Album: Liberté Chérie
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