Bella Ciao – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the powerful story behind "Bella Ciao," an Italian folk song that has resonated across generations. Learn about its journey from a workers' protest to a global anthem of freedom, and appreciate the deep emotions and historical significance woven into its timeless melody.
Key Vocabulary
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svegliato /sveˈʎaːto/ B1 |
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invasor /invaˈzɔr/ B2 |
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tant /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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donné /dɔne/ B1 |
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retour /ʁə.tuʁ/ A2 |
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chanter /ʃɑ̃.te/ A2 |
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reviennes /ʁ(ə)vjɛn/ B2 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ A2 |
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mourir /muʁiʁ/ B2 |
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sentimento /sɛntiˈmɛtu/ B1 |
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peine /pɛn/ A2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Una mattina mi son svegliato
➔ Past tense (referring to a completed action in the past)
➔ The phrase "mi son svegliato" indicates that the speaker has woken up, showing a completed action.
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O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
➔ Repetition for emphasis (used to convey strong feelings or emotions)
➔ The repetition of "bella ciao" emphasizes the emotional weight of the phrase, making it more impactful.
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J'attends ton retour
➔ Present continuous tense (indicating an ongoing action or state)
➔ The phrase "j'attends" shows that the speaker is currently waiting, indicating an ongoing state.
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J'ai beau chanter
➔ Use of 'avoir beau' (to express an action that is done in vain)
➔ The phrase "j'ai beau chanter" indicates that despite singing, the desired outcome is not achieved.
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Je t'envoie mes mots
➔ Present tense (indicating a current action)
➔ The phrase "je t'envoie" indicates that the speaker is currently sending words, showing an immediate action.
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Quand tous les efforts n'ont plus de sens
➔ Use of 'quand' (to introduce a conditional clause)
➔ The word "quand" introduces a situation where efforts lose their meaning, setting a conditional context.
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L'âme qui pleure mais le cœur dur
➔ Use of relative clause (to provide additional information about a noun)
➔ The phrase "qui pleure" provides additional information about the soul, indicating its emotional state.
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O partigiano, portami via
➔ Imperative mood (used for giving commands or requests)
➔ The phrase "portami via" is a command asking someone to take the speaker away, showing urgency.
Album: LE FLEAU
Same Singer
Sapés comme jamais
GIMS, Niska
Bella Ciao
NAESTRO, GIMS, VITAA, DADJU, SLIMANE
Caméléon
GIMS
Ce soir ne sors pas
GIMS, Lacrim
Le prix à payer
GIMS
Le Pire
GIMS
Belle
GIMS, DADJU, SLIMANE
PIANO
gims, werenoi
BABY
GIMS
CIEL
GIMS
Reste
GIMS, Sting
La Même
GIMS, Vianney
APRÈS VOUS MADAME
GIMS, Soolking
SOIS PAS TIMIDE
GIMS
JUSQU'ICI TOUT VA BIEN
GIMS
Cesar
Black M, GIMS
SPIDER
GIMS, DYSTINCT
APPELLE TA COPINE
GIMS
CONTACT
GIMS
COMÈTE
GIMS
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