Lyrics & Translation
Discover the evocative sound of Matmatah's "Brest-même" and immerse yourself in a unique tribute to their hometown. Through poignant lyrics and a distinctive folk-rock style, this song offers a heartfelt perspective on the city of Brest, revealing layers of emotion and connection that resonate deeply.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mouillé /mu.je/ B1 |
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os /ɔ/ A2 |
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froid /fʁwa/ B1 |
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automne /o.tɔ.n/ A2 |
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reconnais /ʁə.kə.nɛ/ B2 |
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ville /vil/ A1 |
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mérite /me.ʁit/ B2 |
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sueur /sɥœʁ/ B2 |
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interdite /ɛ̃t.ɛʁ.dist/ B2 |
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miserable /mi.zɛʁ.bl/ B2 |
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imposteur /ɛs.pɔ̃.tœʁ/ C1 |
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crachiņ /kʁa.ʃɛ̃/ B2 |
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peindre /pɛ̃dʁ/ B2 |
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baptême /bɑp.tɛm/ B2 |
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feu /fø/ A2 |
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pluie /plui/ A2 |
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aime /ɛm/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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je n'dis pas que j'ai froid
➔ Use of negation with 'ne ... pas' around the verb.
➔ In French, negation is formed by placing 'ne' before the verb and 'pas' after it.
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C'est chaque fois le même baptême
➔ Use of 'c'est' to introduce a general statement or description.
➔ 'C'est' is a contraction of 'ce est' and is used to emphasize or state a fact or situation.
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Rien n'est jamais écrit
➔ Use of negative adverbs 'jamais' (never) with the verb.
➔ 'Jamais' means 'never' and emphasizes the negation of an action happening at any time.
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Du feu et de la pluie
➔ Use of 'de' to express 'of' in conjunction with nouns to indicate composition or source.
➔ 'De' is a preposition used to indicate possession, origin, or composition in French.
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