Lyrics & Translation
Experience the captivating soundscape of "Amour Plastique" by Videoclub, a song that perfectly blends nostalgic 80s synth-pop with heartfelt French lyrics. It's a journey into the intense emotions of young love, offering a glimpse into French culture and modern poetic expression through its dreamy melodies and evocative storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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esprit /ɛs.pʁi/ B1 |
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divague /di.vec/ B2 |
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perds /pɛʁ/ A2 |
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yeux /jø/ A2 |
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noie /nwar/ B2 |
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vague /vag/ A2 |
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regard /ʁəɡɑʁ/ A2 |
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amoureux /a.mu.ʁø/ B1 |
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âme /am/ B2 |
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peau /po/ B1 |
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fleur /flœʁ/ A2 |
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femme /fam/ A2 |
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coeur /kʊʁ/ B1 |
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roméo /ʁɔ.me.o/ A2 |
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nom /nɔ̃/ A2 |
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souffle /su.flə/ B1 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A2 |
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lentement /lɑ̃.tə.mɑ̃/ B1 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A2 |
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sombre /sɔ̃bʁ/ B2 |
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danser /dɑ̃s.e/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je ne veux que ton âme divaguant sur ma peau
➔ Use of present tense with 'ne...que' for limitation (only).
➔ 'ne...que' is a French construction used to express limitation or restriction, equivalent to 'only' in English.
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Je résonne en baisers, le long de ta poitrine
➔ Use of preposition 'en' to indicate 'in' or 'through' with nouns.
➔ 'en' is a preposition used in French to indicate being inside something or going through something.
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Mes tristes démons, dans l'abîme sans fond
➔ Use of 'dans' to express 'inside' or 'within' a place or abstract concept.
➔ 'dans' is a French preposition meaning 'in' or 'inside', used here metaphorically to describe being within something intangible.
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Que nos âmes sombrent dans les limbes profondes
➔ Use of the subjunctive 'sombres' to express a wish or hypothetical situation.
➔ The verb 'sombres' is in the subjunctive mood, often used in French to express wishes, doubts, or hypotheticals.
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Et la nuit je pleure des larmes qui coulent le long de mes joues
➔ Use of 'qui' as a relative pronoun to introduce a subordinate clause describing 'des larmes'.
➔ 'qui' is a French relative pronoun used to connect a subordinate clause specifying more information about 'des larmes' (tears).
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