Lyrics & Translation
Experience the joy and magic of the Christmas season through Keen'V and Carla's "C'est bientôt Noël." This song is a perfect way to embrace the festive spirit, with lyrics that paint a vivid picture of holiday preparations and family togetherness, making it a delightful introduction to French holiday music.
Key Vocabulary
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commencer /kɔmɑ̃sje/ A2 |
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lancer /lɑ̃se/ B2 |
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rebours /ʁəbʊʁ/ B2 |
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jours /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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noël /nɔɛl/ A1 |
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visage /vizaʒ/ B1 |
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enfant /ɑ̃fɑ̃/ A1 |
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magasin /maɡazɛ̃/ B1 |
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rue /ʁy/ A2 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A2 |
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sapin /sapɛ̃/ A2 |
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famille /famij/ B1 |
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instant /ɛ̃stɑ̃/ B2 |
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magie /maʒi/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Le compte à rebours est lancé
➔ Passive voice (present tense)
➔ The subject 'le compte à rebours' is acted upon by the verb, meaning 'the countdown is launched'.
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Plus que 24 jours avant la veille de Noël
➔ Comparison with 'plus que' indicating 'more than'
➔ The phrase 'plus que 24 jours' expresses a comparison indicating there are more than 24 days remaining.
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C'est bientôt Noël
➔ Adverb of time 'bientôt' (soon)
➔ The adverb 'bientôt' indicates that the event, Noël, will happen soon.
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Là où le visage des enfants s'émerveille
➔ Relative clause indicating 'where' the children’s faces show wonder
➔ The clause 'Là où le visage des enfants s'émerveille' describes the place or situation where children are amazed, using a relative clause with 'où' (where).
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On laisse de côté nos différents, nos soucis
➔ Use of 'laisser de côté' (to set aside)
➔ The phrase 'laisser de côté' means to set aside or ignore differences or worries temporarily.
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On ne manque de rien tant on rêve si tôt
➔ Use of negative 'ne manque de rien' (lack of nothing)
➔ The expression 'ne manque de rien' means 'nothing is missing' or 'they lack nothing', emphasizing abundance or fulfillment.
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C'est bientôt Noël (Noël)
➔ Repetition of the phrase using the definite article and noun
➔ The repeated phrase emphasizes the approaching arrival of Christmas, using the intensifying effect of repetition.
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