Lyrics & Translation
Explore the heartfelt lyrics of Christophe Maé's 'Casting' and learn about the journey of an aspiring artist. Through this song, you can connect with themes of ambition, perseverance, and the universal dream of being heard, offering a glimpse into the French music scene and the emotional depth of Maé's artistry.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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voix /vwa/ A1 |
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lumière /ly.mjɛʁ/ A1 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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talent /ta.lɑ̃/ B1 |
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chambre /ʃɑ̃bʁ/ A1 |
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audace /o.das/ B2 |
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place /plas/ A1 |
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ambitieux /ɑ̃.bi.sjø/ B2 |
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capable /ka.pabl/ B1 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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artiste /aʁ.tist/ A2 |
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église /e.ɡliz/ A2 |
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lune /lyn/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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je veux plus chanter dans ma chambre
➔ Use of 'ne... plus' for negation to mean 'no longer' or 'not anymore'.
➔ 'ne... plus' is a French negative construction indicating the end of an action.
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je peux vous faire rire, vous faire de la peine
➔ Use of 'pouvoir + infinitive' to express ability or possibility.
➔ 'Pouvoir' means 'can' or 'to be able to', used here to indicate a capability.
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J'ai la voix qui tremble un peu
➔ Use of 'qui + present tense verb' as a relative clause to describe a characteristic.
➔ 'Qui' is a relative pronoun referring to 'la voix', with the verb 'tremble' in present tense to describe the voice.
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Vous savez, je ne sais faire que ça moi
➔ Use of 'ne... que' to express 'only' or 'nothing but'.
➔ 'Ne... que' indicates limitation, meaning 'nothing but' or 'only'.
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Et moi je rêve de décrocher la lune
➔ Use of 'de' after 'rêve' to indicate what one dreams of (preposition 'de' with nouns).
➔ 'De' is a preposition used with 'rêve' to specify what the person dreams about.
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