Lyrics & Translation
Discover the evocative French lyrics of Grégoire's "C'est quand ?" to immerse yourself in a universal theme of longing for love. This song offers a beautiful opportunity to connect with the emotional depth of the French language through its poetic expressions of anticipation and desire.
Key Vocabulary
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viens /vjɛ̃/ A1 |
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passes /pɑs/ A2 |
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m'prennds /pʁɑ̃/ B1 |
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dis /di/ A2 |
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dieu /djø/ A1 |
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qu' /k‿ A2 |
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tu /ty/ A1 |
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qu' /k‿ A2 |
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t' /t‿/ A2 |
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viens /vjɛ̃/ A1 |
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mains /mɛ̃/ A2 |
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douceur /du.sœʁ/ B1 |
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chauds /ʃo/ B2 |
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chaleur /ʃa.lœʁ/ A2 |
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lèvres /lɛvʁ/ A2 |
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s'casse /sak/ B1 |
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douceur /du.sœʁ/ B1 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A2 |
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enlacés /ɑ̃.lɛ.se/ B2 |
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pétales /pe.tal/ A2 |
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croix /kʁwa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est quand qu'tu viens?
➔ Interrogative structure with 'quand' and 'que' (colloquial). Inversion of subject and verb.
➔ The use of "quand qu'" is a colloquial way of asking 'When are you coming?'. It's more informal than 'Quand viens-tu?' or 'Quand est-ce que tu viens?'. The "tu viens" is inverted to emphasize the question.
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Et qu'tu m'dis: "Allez viens, on s'casse."
➔ Use of 'et' to connect clauses, informal 'tu' form, reflexive verb 'se casser' meaning 'to leave'.
➔ "On s'casse" is a very informal and direct way of saying 'Let's get out of here' or 'Let's leave'. The reflexive pronoun 's'' indicates that the action is performed by and upon the subject.
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C'est quand la douceur de tes bras chauds
➔ Use of 'C'est quand' followed by a noun phrase. 'de tes bras chauds' - possessive adjective 'tes' + adjective 'chauds' following the noun.
➔ This line is a rhetorical question expressing longing for the warmth of the person's arms. 'Tes bras chauds' uses the possessive adjective 'tes' (your) to specify whose arms are being referred to, and 'chauds' (warm) describes them.
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Qu'ça s'finit cette rengaine?
➔ Use of 'ça' (informal for 'cela') + reflexive verb 'se finir' in the subjunctive mood (implied desire/uncertainty). Interrogative form.
➔ The subjunctive mood isn't explicitly used here, but the context and the implied wish for this 'rengaine' (refrain/monotony) to end create a sense of subjunctivity. It is in a question form expressing longing. "Qu'ça s'finit" is short for "Qu'est-ce que ça se finit".
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Dis c'est quand l'conte de fées dont on parles dans les rêves?
➔ Use of 'dont' as a relative pronoun, replacing 'du conte de fées' (of the fairytale). Preposition 'dans' + noun 'les rêves' (the dreams).
➔ 'Dont' replaces the preposition 'de' + the noun that is being referred to, in this case, 'du conte de fées'. 'On parle dans les rêves' means 'We talk about (it) in dreams'.
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Même si on s'plante pas grave! j'suis déjà perdu...
➔ Subordinating conjunction 'même si' (even if) introducing a conditional clause, reflexive verb 'se planter' (to fail/mess up - informal). Adverb 'déjà' (already).
➔ "Se planter" is a very informal and figurative way to express failure. 'Pas grave!' is a common expression meaning 'No problem!' or 'It's not a big deal!'. 'Déjà perdu' implies a feeling of being lost even before starting.
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