Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Coton ouaté" by Bleu Jeans Bleu, a unique song that humorously tackles the universal dilemma of dressing for unpredictable weather. Through its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, you can learn common Quebec French expressions related to clothing and weather, all while enjoying a well-crafted, funky tune.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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frette /fʁɛt/ A2 |
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cotton ouaté /kɔtɔ̃ ua.te/ A2 |
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fais /fɛ/ A1 |
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météo /meteo/ A2 |
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beauté /bote/ B1 |
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journée /ʒuʁne/ B1 |
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habillé /a.bi.le/ B1 |
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ville /vil/ A2 |
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regarder /ʁɡaʁde/ A2 |
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habillé /a.bi.je/ B1 |
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mesure /mɛʒyʁ/ B2 |
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montrer /mɔ̃tʁe/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Heille! Fais-tu frette?
➔ Interrogative form using inversion.
➔ The phrase "Fais-tu" is an inversion of the subject and verb, typical in French questions.
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T'es-tu ben dans ton coton ouaté?
➔ Use of informal language and colloquial expressions.
➔ The phrase "T'es-tu" is a colloquial way of asking if someone is comfortable.
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Si dehors y fait beau
➔ Conditional clause structure.
➔ The phrase "Si dehors y fait beau" introduces a condition for the situation described.
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Je me fie sur le passant le moins habillé
➔ Reflexive verb usage.
➔ The phrase "Je me fie" indicates reliance on someone or something.
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On se laisse influencer par comment le monde est habillé
➔ Passive voice construction.
➔ The phrase "On se laisse influencer" shows that the subject is affected by external factors.
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Y'a pas de honte à faire la belette
➔ Use of idiomatic expressions.
➔ The phrase "faire la belette" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be sneaky or secretive.
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On est-tu ben juste en coton ouaté?
➔ Colloquial question structure.
➔ The phrase "On est-tu" is a casual way of asking if one is comfortable in their clothing.
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