3SEX – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Explore the French language and culture through the powerful collaboration of Indochine and Christine and the Queens in "3SEX." This song, a vibrant anthem of gender liberation, offers a unique opportunity to learn about contemporary social issues and artistic expression while improving your language skills. Discover how music can be a tool for understanding complex themes and embracing diversity.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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garçon /ɡaʁ.sɔ̃/ A1 |
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fille /fij/ A1 |
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cheveux /ʃə.vø/ A2 |
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nue /ny/ B1 |
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habillé /a.bi.je/ B1 |
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choc /ʃɔk/ B2 |
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sorcières /sɔʁ.sjɛʁ/ B2 |
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envie /ɑ̃.vi/ B1 |
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visages /vi.zaʒ/ B1 |
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long /lɔ̃/ A2 |
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charmantes /ʃaʁ.mɑ̃t/ B2 |
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décrié /de.kʁi.e/ C1 |
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outragé /u.tʁa.ʒe/ C1 |
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ambiguous /ɑ̃.bi.ɡy/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Un garçon au féminin
➔ Noun phrase with gender agreement.
➔ The phrase "Un garçon" (A boy) is in masculine form, while "au féminin" (in feminine) indicates a gender role reversal.
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J'ai pas envie de la voir nue
➔ Negative construction with 'avoir envie de'.
➔ The phrase "J'ai pas envie" (I don't want) uses a negative form to express a lack of desire.
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Et j'aime cette fille aux cheveux longs
➔ Use of 'aimer' with a direct object.
➔ The verb "aime" (love) is followed by the direct object "cette fille" (this girl), indicating affection.
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Des robes longues pour tous les garçons
➔ Indefinite article with plural noun.
➔ The phrase "Des robes longues" (Long dresses) uses the indefinite article "des" to refer to dresses in general.
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Ambigu jusqu’au fond des yeux
➔ Adjective with prepositional phrase.
➔ The adjective "Ambigu" (Ambiguous) is complemented by the prepositional phrase "jusqu’au fond des yeux" (to the bottom of the eyes), enhancing its meaning.
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C’est bientôt la chasse aux sorcières
➔ Use of 'c'est' for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "C’est bientôt" (It is soon) uses 'c'est' to emphasize the upcoming event.
Album: Singles Collection (1981-2001)
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