Lyrics & Translation
Explore the charm of French through Thomas Fersen's "Deux Pieds." This song offers a delightful insight into French chanson, blending witty lyrics with a laid-back melody. Learning French through this song is a playful way to appreciate the nuances of the language and Fersen's unique storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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paresseux /pa.ʁɛ.sø/ B2 |
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veux /vø/ A1 |
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chose /ʃoz/ A1 |
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repose /ʁə.poz/ B1 |
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pieds /pje/ A1 |
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vaisselle /vɛ.sɛl/ B1 |
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envahit /ɑ̃.va.i/ B2 |
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évier /e.vje/ A2 |
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linge /lɛ̃ʒ/ A2 |
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déborde /de.bɔʁd/ B1 |
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panier /pa.nje/ A2 |
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cheveux /ʃə.vø/ A1 |
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sales /sal/ A2 |
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barbu /baʁ.by/ B1 |
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travaux /tʁa.vo/ A2 |
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balai /ba.lɛ/ B1 |
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retard /ʁə.taʁ/ A2 |
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coiffe /kwaf/ B1 |
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meubles /mœbl/ A2 |
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déplacer /de.pla.se/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On me dit que je suis paresseux
➔ Passive voice
➔ The phrase "On me dit" uses the passive voice to indicate that someone is saying something about the speaker.
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Je n'ai que deux pieds
➔ Negation
➔ The phrase "Je n'ai que" uses negation to express limitation, meaning 'I only have'.
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La vaisselle envahit l'évier
➔ Present tense
➔ The verb "envahit" is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action.
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Elle me dit que je suis en retard
➔ Indirect speech
➔ The phrase "Elle me dit que" introduces indirect speech, reporting what someone else has said.
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Je suis désolé
➔ Present tense of 'être'
➔ The phrase "Je suis" uses the present tense of the verb 'être' to express a state of being.
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J'ai les cheveux sales
➔ Present tense with possession
➔ The phrase "J'ai" indicates possession in the present tense, meaning 'I have'.
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Je m'en vais mon café bu
➔ Reflexive verbs
➔ The phrase "Je m'en vais" uses a reflexive verb to indicate an action performed by the subject on itself.
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