Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative world of Benjamin Biolay's "Comment est ta peine?", a song that masterfully blends a melancholic reflection on heartbreak with an unexpectedly danceable melody. Through its poetic French lyrics, you can explore themes of loss, resilience, and the transient nature of emotions. Its accessible yet profound language makes it an excellent entry point for learning French, offering insights into contemporary French songwriting and culture.
Key Vocabulary
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peine /pɛn/ B1 |
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automne /otɔn/ A2 |
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froid /fʁwa/ A1 |
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été /ete/ A1 |
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ciel /sjɛl/ A1 |
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rat /ʁa/ A2 |
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entraîner /ɑ̃.tʁe.ne/ B2 |
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toucher /tu.ʃe/ A2 |
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bas /bɑ/ A1 |
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apprendre /a.pʁɑ̃dʁ/ A2 |
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glas /ɡlɑ/ C1 |
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bilan /bi.lɑ̃/ B2 |
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carbone /kaʁ.bɔn/ B1 |
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ton /tɔ̃/ A2 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai lâché le téléphone comme ça
➔ Past tense with 'avoir'
➔ The verb 'lâché' is in the past tense using the auxiliary verb 'avoir'. This is a common structure in French to describe completed actions.
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Ça ressemblait à l'été sauf que tu n'y étais pas
➔ Imperfect tense + conjunction 'sauf que'
➔ The verb 'ressemblait' is in the imperfect tense, used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. 'Sauf que' introduces a contrast.
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Comment est ta peine
➔ Inversion in questions
➔ The subject 'ta peine' follows the verb 'est' in the question, which is a formal or literary way of asking questions in French.
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Il faudrait qu'on apprenne
➔ Subjunctive after 'il faudrait que'
➔ The verb 'apprenne' is in the subjunctive mood, triggered by the expression 'il faudrait que', which expresses necessity or recommendation.
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La mienne s'en vient, s'en va
➔ Pronoun 'en' as indirect object
➔ The pronoun 'en' replaces 'de la peine' and acts as an indirect object, indicating the source or origin of the action.
Album: Grand Prix
Same Singer
Comment est ta peine ?
Benjamin Biolay
Parc fermé
Benjamin Biolay, Adé
Pleurs de fumoir
Hoshi, Benjamin Biolay
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