Lyrics & Translation
Explore the captivating world of Mylène Farmer with "C'est une belle journée." This song, with its blend of danceable rhythms and profound, albeit altered, lyrics about life's darker themes, offers a unique window into French lyrical expression and the artistic choices made to convey complex emotions responsibly. Learn how a song can convey deep meaning while maintaining an accessible melody, and appreciate Farmer's thoughtful approach to her art and audience.
Key Vocabulary
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corps /kɔʁ/ B1 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ B2 |
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vie /vj/ B1 |
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amphore /ɑ̃.fɔʁ/ C1 |
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vider /vi.de/ B2 |
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courir /ku.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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pleine /plɛn/ B2 |
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vide /vid/ B1 |
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philosophie /filsɔ.fì/ C1 |
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bonheur /bɔnœʁ/ B2 |
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envie /ɑ̃.vi/ B1 |
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souffle /su.fl/ B2 |
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coucher /ku.ʃe/ A2 |
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journee /ʒuʁ.ne/ A2 |
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paix /pɛ/ B2 |
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ange /ɑ̃ʒ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Allongé le corps est mort
➔ Past participle used as an adjective, subject-verb inversion
➔ "Allongé" (laid out) describes "le corps" (the body). The usual order would be 'Le corps est allongé'. The inversion adds emphasis and a poetic feel. The sentence means 'Laid out, the body is dead'.
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À moitié pleine est l’amphore
➔ Adverbial phrase followed by inversion of subject and verb.
➔ The phrase "À moitié pleine" (Half full) is placed at the beginning for emphasis, causing the subject-verb inversion. The normal order would be 'L'amphore est à moitié pleine'.
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Lui me fait peur
➔ Indirect object pronoun followed by verb and subject.
➔ "Lui" (him/it) is the indirect object. "Peur" (fear) is the subject of the verb "fait" (makes). The literal translation is 'Him/It makes fear to me'. A more natural English translation is 'He/It scares me'.
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Donne l’envie d’aimer
➔ Verb in the imperative mood, infinitive as noun.
➔ "Donne" (Give) is the imperative form of the verb "donner". "L'envie d'aimer" (the desire to love) functions as the object of the verb. "Aimer" (to love) is used as a noun here.
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Mordre l’éternité à dents pleines
➔ Infinitive used as a noun, expression using "à" to denote manner.
➔ "Mordre" (To bite) functions as a noun. "À dents pleines" (with full teeth) indicates the manner of biting, implying biting with all one's strength or with enthusiasm.
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M’faire la belle
➔ Reflexive verb construction with infinitive, idiomatic expression.
➔ "M’faire la belle" is an idiomatic expression meaning 'to run away' or 'to escape'. "Se faire la belle" is the standard reflexive form, with "me" being a reflexive pronoun referring back to the subject.
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Tout est dit puisqu’en amour Si c’est du lourd
➔ Impersonal construction 'Tout est dit', subordinate clause introduced by 'puisque', use of 'c'est' + adjective to describe something.
➔ "Tout est dit" (Everything is said) is an impersonal construction. "Puisqu'en amour" (Since in love) introduces a reason or explanation. "Si c'est du lourd" (If it's heavy) uses "c'est" to describe the nature of something, meaning 'If it's serious' or 'If it's intense'.
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