Et Alors ! – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ose /oz/ B2 |
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différence /difeʁɑ̃s/ B1 |
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personnalité /pɛʁsɔnalite/ B2 |
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originalité /ɔʁiʒinalite/ C1 |
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idées /ide/ A2 |
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aime /ɛm/ A1 |
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protocoles /pʁɔtɔkɔl/ B2 |
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fixes /fiks/ B1 |
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copiés-collés /kɔpje kɔle/ B2 |
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nœuds /nø/ A2 |
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pap' /pap/ |
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derby /dœʁ.bi/ |
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garçonnes /ɡaʁsɔn/ B2 |
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décalées /dekale/ B2 |
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univers /ynivɛʁ/ B1 |
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addiction /adik.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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créativité /kʁeativite/ B2 |
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bustiers /bys.tje/ |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Parlez-moi de ceux qui osent, qui incarnent la différence
➔ Use of the present tense 'parlez' (vous form) for commands or instructions, and the relative pronoun 'qui' to introduce a clause describing 'ceux'.
➔ The verb 'parlez' is in the imperative form used for giving commands or making suggestions in the context of speaking about someone.
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Et alors?
➔ This is an interrogative phrase meaning 'So what?', which is a rhetorical question expecting no direct answer.
➔ It is used to challenge or emphasize the attitude of not being affected by others' opinions.
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Mais qu'est-ce-que ça te fait?
➔ This is an interrogative expression meaning 'But what does it matter to you?', using a question word 'qu'est-ce que' followed by the subject and verb.
➔ The phrase questions the relevance or importance of something to the person addressed, emphasizing indifference.
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Si je n'aime pas les protocoles, les idées fixes et les copiés-collés
➔ Use of the conditional 'si' clauses to express hypothetical situations, with the first clause setting a condition and the second describing the consequence.
➔ The 'si' clause introduces a hypothetical condition, often used to express preference or rejection of certain norms.
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Et alors? Ah
➔ Repetition of the phrase 'Et alors' used as a rhetorical device, with 'Ah' as an interjection to emphasize attitude or emotion.
➔ The repetition emphasizes a challenged attitude, and 'Ah' adds an expressive or emotional tone.
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Papapalapapa, wow
➔ Imitative or onomatopoeic phrase representing excitement, used as an expressive vocalization.
➔ A vocalization used to convey enthusiasm or emotional expression, often spontaneous or playful.
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Et alors? Mais qu'est-ce-que ça te fait?
➔ Combination of rhetorical question 'Et alors?' and the question 'Mais qu'est-ce que ça te fait?', using inversion and question words reflecting emphasis on attitude.
➔ The phrases serve to challenge or dismiss others' opinions, emphasizing indifference or defiance.
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