Lyrics & Translation
Explore the introspective lyrics and melancholic yet hopeful melody of Raphaël's 2005 hit "Caravane." This song, a cornerstone of modern French chanson, invites listeners to contemplate life's journey and shared human experiences, offering a profound emotional landscape that enriches understanding of French musical storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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larme /laʁm/ A2 |
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main /mɛ̃/ A1 |
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trembler /tʁɑ̃ble/ B1 |
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route /ʁut/ A2 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A1 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A2 |
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vertige /vɛʁtiʒ/ B2 |
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punir /pyniʁ/ B1 |
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enfant /ɑ̃fɑ̃/ A1 |
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peau /po/ A2 |
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os /o/ A2 |
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vent /vɑ̃/ A2 |
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caravane /kaʁavɑ̃/ B1 |
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justice /ʒystis/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Est-ce que j'en ai les larmes aux yeux
➔ Interrogative form using 'Est-ce que'
➔ The phrase starts with 'Est-ce que', which is a common way to form yes/no questions in French.
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C'est le Bon Dieu qui nous fait
➔ Relative clause with 'qui'
➔ The clause 'qui nous fait' describes 'le Bon Dieu', showing a relationship between the subject and the action.
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Je suis né dans cette caravane
➔ Passé composé with 'être'
➔ The phrase uses 'suis né', which is the past participle of 'naître' (to be born) with 'être' as the auxiliary verb.
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Est-ce que nous sommes proches de la nuit
➔ Present tense with 'être'
➔ The phrase uses 'sommes', which is the present tense form of 'être' (to be), indicating a current state.
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Est-ce que rien ne peut arriver
➔ Negative form with 'ne...pas'
➔ The phrase uses 'ne...peut', which is a common way to form negation in French, indicating that nothing can happen.
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Allez viens
➔ Imperative form
➔ The phrase 'Allez viens' is an imperative form used to give a command or invitation.
Same Singer

Mi Gran Noche
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DIGAN LO QUE DIGAN
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Yo Soy Aquel
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Caravane
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Quelqu'un m'a dit
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