Belle – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the timeless allure of "Belle," a captivating French song reinterpreted by GIMS, Dadju, and Slimane. This modern pop rendition of a beloved classic invites listeners to explore themes of beauty, desire, and the human struggle between faith and passion through its poetic lyrics and harmonious vocals.
Key Vocabulary
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danse /dɑ̃s/ B1 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A2 |
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aile /ɛl/ B1 |
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pierre /pjɛʁ/ B2 |
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fille /fij/ A1 |
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éternel /etɛʁnɛl/ B2 |
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désir /deziʁ/ B2 |
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péché /peʃe/ B2 |
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fleur /flœʁ/ A2 |
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amour /amuʁ/ A2 |
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on /ɔ̃/ A1 |
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l'Autel /l‿otɛl/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est un mot qu'on dirait inventé pour elle
➔ Use of the passive voice.
➔ The phrase "qu'on dirait" indicates a passive construction, meaning 'that one would say'.
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À quoi me sert encore de prier Notre-Dame?
➔ Use of rhetorical questions.
➔ The question "À quoi me sert encore" emphasizes the speaker's despair and questioning of purpose.
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Ô Lucifer, ô laisse-moi rien qu'une fois
➔ Use of direct address.
➔ The phrase "Ô Lucifer" directly addresses a character, creating a dramatic effect.
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La désirer fait-il de moi un criminel?
➔ Inversion in questions.
➔ The structure "fait-il" shows inversion, which is common in formal questions.
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Quel est celui qui lui jettera la première pierre?
➔ Use of relative clauses.
➔ The phrase "celui qui" introduces a relative clause, providing more information about 'the one'.
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Malgré ses grands yeux noirs qui vous ensorcellent
➔ Use of participial phrases.
➔ The phrase "qui vous ensorcellent" is a participial phrase that adds detail about 'her eyes'.
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J'aimerais être homme de foi
➔ Use of conditional mood.
➔ The phrase "J'aimerais" uses the conditional mood to express a wish or desire.
Album: LES VESTIGES DU 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
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SOIS PAS TIMIDE
GIMS
JUSQU'ICI TOUT VA BIEN
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Cesar
Black M, GIMS
SPIDER
GIMS, DYSTINCT
APPELLE TA COPINE
GIMS
CONTACT
GIMS
COMÈTE
GIMS
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