Lyrics & Translation
Discover the essence of French chanson with Volo's "Chanson Française." This song offers a unique blend of witty lyrics, heartfelt melodies, and acoustic charm, inviting listeners to appreciate the depth and authenticity of French music while reflecting on the modern entertainment industry.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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daccord /d‿a.kɔʁ/ B1 |
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air /ɛʁ/ A2 |
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rapport /ʁa.pɔʁ/ B1 |
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emploi /ɑ̃.plwa/ B1 |
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marché /maʁ.ʃe/ B1 |
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succès /syk.sɛs/ B2 |
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cruciale /kʁy.sjal/ C1 |
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showbusiness /ʃoʊˈbɪznəs/ C2 |
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marché /maʁ.ʃe/ B1 |
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cible /sibl/ B2 |
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systeme /sistema/ B2 |
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egerie /eʁ.ʒʁi/ C2 |
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porte-jarretelles /pɔʁtʒaʁ.t‿ɛl/ C2 |
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cible /sibl/ B2 |
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caché /ʃa.ʃe/ B2 |
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chanteuse /ʃɑ̃.tøz/ C2 |
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tournée /tuʁ.ne/ B2 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A2 |
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social /sɔ.sjal/ A2 |
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voix /vwa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On est d'accord, j'ai l'air de rien
➔ Expression "avoir l'air de"
➔ "Avoir l'air de" + adjective/noun indicates appearance or impression. Here, it means 'I look like nothing special'. It expresses that the speaker seems unimportant or unremarkable at first glance.
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Sous tous rapports, je vous préviens
➔ Expression "sous tous rapports"
➔ "Sous tous rapports" means 'in all respects' or 'from every angle'. It is a formal expression used to emphasize a complete assessment.
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Que face à vos emplois du temps de pop-star
➔ Subjunctive mood implied by "face à"
➔ While not explicit, "face à" can introduce a contrast or opposition, potentially implying a subjunctive mood if the sentence were to continue to express doubt or possibility about your pop-star schedules.
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C'est tout votre succès commercial, et je crois de manière cruciale, que vous devrez revoir à la baisse
➔ Future Tense (devrez) after belief (je crois que)
➔ The use of the future tense "devrez" (you will have to) after "je crois que" (I believe that) is standard. It expresses a prediction or belief about a future action.
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Des parts de marché de votre show-business
➔ Use of "de" to indicate possession or belonging.
➔ The preposition "de" connects "parts de marché" (market shares) to "votre show-business" (your show-business), indicating that the market shares belong to or are associated with your show business.
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Plus toutes celles que j'connais pas
➔ Relative pronoun "que" with omission of "ne" in informal speech.
➔ Here, "que" is a relative pronoun referring back to "toutes celles" (all those). The omission of "ne" before "connais" is typical of informal French, especially in spoken language. This doesn't change the meaning, but it makes the sentence sound more relaxed.
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Bien caché dans mon corps social
➔ Past participle used as adjective "caché" modifying "corps".
➔ "Caché" is the past participle of the verb "cacher" (to hide) and functions here as an adjective modifying "corps social" (social body). It emphasizes that the speaker is well-hidden within society.
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Dans le format et les quotas, À l'inverse de David Guetta
➔ Expression "à l'inverse de"
➔ "À l'inverse de" means 'contrary to' or 'unlike'. It is used to express a contrast between two elements. Here, the speaker contrasts themselves with David Guetta regarding adhering to format and quotas.
Album: Chanson française
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