Lyrics & Translation
Explore the nuances of the French language through Pierre Garnier's touching song, “Adieu, nous deux.” This track offers a blend of emotional storytelling and accessible vocabulary, ideal for grasping themes of love, regret, and social influence, all while improving your comprehension of contemporary French music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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vrai /vʁɛ/ A2 |
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faux /fo/ A2 |
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écoutés /e ku te/ B1 |
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part /paʁ/ A2 |
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choses /ʃoz/ A2 |
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défauts /defo/ B1 |
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mêlent /mɛl/ B2 |
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reste /ʁɛst/ A2 |
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chemin /ʃɛmɛ̃/ A2 |
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imparfaits /ɛ̃ paʁfɛ/ B2 |
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mer /mɛʁ/ A2 |
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peau /po/ A2 |
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souvenirs /suvn‿iʁ/ A2 |
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ego /ɛ.ɡo/ B2 |
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visages /vi.zɑʒ/ C1 |
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maux /mo/ C1 |
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chagrins /ʃa.grɛ̃/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On aurait pu tenir
➔ Conditional perfect tense (nous aurions pu + infinitive)
➔ Expresses a hypothetical action in the past that could have happened.
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qu'est-ce que était vrai?
➔ Interrogative structure using 'qu'est-ce que' + noun + 'était' (imperfect tense)
➔ Forming a question to ask about what was true or false in the past.
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Dis-moi c'qu'il nous reste
➔ Direct speech and contraction of 'ce qu'il' + 'il nous reste' (3rd person singular + present tense)
➔ A phrase combining direct speech with a casual contraction to ask 'what remains for us'.
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les autres s'en mêlent
➔ Reflexive pronoun + verb (s'en mêler in present tense)
➔ Indicates that others are interfering or getting involved in the situation.
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Nous étions imparfaits, mais on était beau
➔ Imperfect tense (nous étions) + adjective + 'mais' (but) + imperfect tense (on était)
➔ Uses imperfect tense to describe past states or qualities, connected with 'but' to contrast.
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Souvenirs en poussière sur les vidéos
➔ Noun phrase with 'en poussière' (dust-covered) + preposition 'sur' (on) + definite article + noun
➔ Describes memories covered in dust, implying fading or fading away.
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Les portraits ont changé seul sur les photos
➔ Plural noun 'les portraits' + present tense 'ont changé' + adverb 'seul' + preposition 'sur' + plural noun 'les photos'
➔ Uses the passé composé to indicate completed actions in the past; 'seul' emphasizes the solitude or change happening alone.
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