Lyrics & Translation
Discover the French R&B hit "C'est Chelou" by Zaho. This song offers a glimpse into everyday French slang and emotions, allowing you to learn conversational phrases while understanding themes of relationships and jealousy.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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regarder /ʁə.ɡaʁ.de/ A2 |
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manière /ma.njɛʁ/ B1 |
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bébé /be.be/ A1 |
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tasse /tas/ A1 |
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plonger /plɔ̃.ʒe/ B1 |
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air /ɛʁ/ A2 |
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retour /ʁə.tuʁ/ B1 |
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mentir /mɑ̃.tiʁ/ B2 |
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supporter /sy.pɔʁ.te/ B2 |
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jouer /ʒwe/ A1 |
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nerfs /nɛʁf/ B2 |
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danser /dɑ̃.se/ A1 |
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mignon /mi.ɲɔ̃/ A2 |
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chérie /ʃe.ʁi/ A2 |
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taper /ta.pe/ B1 |
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idiot /i.djo/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est chelou
➔ This is a colloquial expression meaning 'It's weird.'
➔ The phrase "C'est" is a contraction of "Ce est," which means "It is."
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Qu'elle vienne chez moi
➔ This is a subjunctive clause expressing a wish or desire.
➔ The phrase "Qu'elle vienne" translates to "That she comes," indicating a desire for her presence.
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Tu diras à cette 'tasse...
➔ This uses the future simple tense to express a future action.
➔ The phrase "Tu diras" means "You will say," indicating what the listener should communicate.
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Elle ne t'aimera jamais plus que moi
➔ This is a negative sentence structure using 'ne... jamais' to express never.
➔ The phrase "Elle ne t'aimera jamais" translates to "She will never love you," emphasizing the finality of the statement.
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Des fois quand tu prends ta douche
➔ This uses the adverb 'des fois' to indicate frequency.
➔ The phrase "Des fois" means "Sometimes," indicating that the action occurs occasionally.
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Quand je taffe au studio
➔ This uses the present tense to describe an ongoing action.
➔ The phrase "Quand je taffe" translates to "When I work," indicating what the speaker is doing.
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Tu mens, je le sais quand tu louches
➔ This uses the present tense to express a fact.
➔ The phrase "Tu mens" means "You lie," indicating the speaker's awareness of the listener's dishonesty.
Same Singer

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Tourner la page
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Je Te Promets
Zaho

C'est Chelou
Zaho

Lune de miel
Don Choa, Zaho

Mon combat
Florent Mothe, Zaho
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