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
Vocabulary | Meanings |
---|---|
commencer /kɔmɑ̃sje/ A2 |
|
lancer /lɑ̃se/ B2 |
|
rebours /ʁəbʊʁ/ B2 |
|
jours /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
|
noël /nɔɛl/ A1 |
|
visage /vizaʒ/ B1 |
|
enfant /ɑ̃fɑ̃/ A1 |
|
magasin /maɡazɛ̃/ B1 |
|
rue /ʁy/ A2 |
|
nuit /nɥi/ A2 |
|
sapin /sapɛ̃/ A2 |
|
famille /famij/ B1 |
|
instant /ɛ̃stɑ̃/ B2 |
|
magie /maʒi/ B2 |
|
“commencer, lancer, rebours” – got them all figured out?
⚡ Dive into vocabulary challenges in the app and lock in your knowledge right after jamming to "C'est bientôt Noël"
Key Grammar Structures
-
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'.
-
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.
-
C'est bientôt Noël
➔ Adverb of time 'bientôt' (soon)
➔ The adverb 'bientôt' indicates that the event, Noël, will happen soon.
-
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).
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Same Singer
Related Songs

Red Wine
MØ, Empress Of

Warrior
AURORA

Jones vs. Jones
Kool & The Gang

All Is Not Lost
OK Go, Pilobolus

Peter Pan
Kelsea Ballerini

Long Ago and Far Away
Frank Sinatra

Tricky
Crazy Frog

Jealous Type
Doja Cat

I'm Gonna Show You Crazy
Bebe Rexha

One More Time
Robin Schulz, Felix Jaehn, Alida

Joy to the World
Boney M.

Out Of My League
LANY

home
gnash, johnny yukon

Believer
American Authors

Write On Me
Fifth Harmony

Be Brave
Owl City

BRON
Lykke Li

Funhouse
P!nk

Naked
Jonas Blue, MAX

Slave to Your Love
Hurts