Lyrics & Translation
Discover the gentle melancholy and poetic wisdom of Henri Dikongué's 'C'est la vie.' This song, a beautiful blend of African and Brazilian influences, offers a unique perspective on life's journey, encouraging reflection and acceptance through its soothing melodies and thoughtful lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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naissance /nɛsɑ̃s/ B1 |
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cri /kʁi/ B2 |
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douleur /dulœʁ/ B2 |
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bruit /bʁɥi/ B2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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ami /ami/ A1 |
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force /fɔʁs/ B1 |
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fragilité /fʁaʒilite/ B2 |
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sourire /suriʁ/ A2 |
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magie /maʒi/ B2 |
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père /pɛʁ/ A2 |
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aile /ɛl/ B1 |
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envie /ɑ̃vi/ B2 |
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présence /pʁezɑ̃s/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est la vie
➔ This is a common expression in French meaning 'That's life'.
➔ The phrase "C'est" is a contraction of "Ce est", meaning "It is".
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je voudrais m'arrêter sur ce bonheur
➔ The conditional tense is used here to express a desire.
➔ The phrase "je voudrais" means "I would like".
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cette force jaillit de sa fragilité
➔ The verb 'jaillir' is used to indicate something emerging or springing forth.
➔ The phrase "cette force" means "this force".
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tout parait beau, tout parait léger
➔ The structure 'tout parait' is used to express a general observation.
➔ The phrase "tout parait" means "everything seems".
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c'est comme si je n'étais jamais né
➔ The phrase 'c'est comme si' introduces a hypothetical situation.
➔ The phrase "je n'étais jamais né" means "I was never born".
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cette présence qui fait aussi une existence
➔ The relative pronoun 'qui' is used to introduce a clause.
➔ The phrase "cette présence" means "this presence".
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elle me donne des ailes et des envies
➔ The verb 'donner' is used to express giving or providing.
➔ The phrase "elle me donne" means "she gives me".
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