A L'Horizon – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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horizon /ɔ.ʁi.zɔ̃/ B1 |
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espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ B1 |
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rêves /rɛv/ A2 |
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sourire /su.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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libre /libʁ/ A2 |
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bonheur /bɔ.nœʁ/ A2 |
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victoire /vik.twaʁ/ B1 |
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histoire /is.twaʁ/ A2 |
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chemin /ʃə.mɛ̃/ A2 |
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liberté /li.bɛʁ.te/ B1 |
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regard /ʁə.ɡaʁ/ B1 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ A2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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honte /ɔ̃t/ B2 |
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prison /pʁi.zɔ̃/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Te réinsérer et en fin de compte fonder un empire
➔ Use of the conjunction "et" to connect two infinitive verbs in a parallel structure.
➔ The "et" connects two actions: "réinsérer" (to reintegrate) and "fonder" (to found).
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Changer de vie, changer de ville, changer d'île, changer de vision
➔ Repetition of "changer de" followed by different nouns to emphasize various types of change.
➔ The phrase "changer de" followed by a noun indicates a change of something: life, city, island, or vision.
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Tout recommencer, partir et changer de vie
➔ Use of the infinitive form to express general or abstract actions happening in succession.
➔ The infinitive forms "recommencer" (to restart), "partir" (to leave), and "changer" (to change) indicate actions that are possible or desired.
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Même si on perd nos poètes
➔ Use of the subordinating conjunction "même si" to introduce a concessive clause.
➔ The phrase "même si" introduces a concessive clause that expresses a contrast or obstacle, similar to "even if".
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La victoire scintille à l'horizon
➔ Use of the verb "scintiller" in the present tense to describe an ongoing or future possibility.
➔ The verb "scintiller" (to sparkle or twinkle) is used here in the present tense to symbolize hope or promise of success in the future.
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Il ou elle est parti, c'est p't'être que tout vous sépare
➔ Use of the present tense "est" and the phrase "c'est peut-être que" to introduce possibility or uncertainty.
➔ The phrase "c'est peut-être que" introduces a possibility or uncertainty about the situation, expressing doubt or speculation.