Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Face à la mer," a landmark 2004 French duet by Calogero and Passi. This song masterfully merges pop and hip-hop, offering a potent message of hope and unity. Through its evocative lyrics and diverse musical styles, you can explore themes of immigration, social equality, and perseverance, making it a special piece for understanding contemporary French culture and the power of musical collaboration.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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mer /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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grandir /ɡʁɑ̃.diʁ/ A2 |
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mourir /mu.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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relever /ʁə.lə.ve/ B1 |
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terre /tɛʁ/ A1 |
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origine /ɔ.ʁi.ʒin/ B1 |
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couleur /ku.lœʁ/ A1 |
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peau /po/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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château /ʃɑ.to/ A2 |
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ghetto /ɡe.to/ B1 |
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haine /ɛn/ B1 |
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mots /mo/ A1 |
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tristesse /tʁis.tɛs/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On ne choisit ni son origine, ni sa couleur de peau
➔ Double negation with 'ne... pas' in Present tense
➔ The structure 'ne' before the verb and 'pas' after the verb forms a double negative, emphasizing the negation.
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Naître en treillis dans le conflit et prier le très haut
➔ Infinitive phrase with 'pouvoir' implied in context (to pray)
➔ The infinitive 'prier' (to pray) is used here to express the action associated with the subject, with the verb 'naître' (to be born) in the infinitive form.
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J'ai l'poids des mots
➔ Use of the definite article 'l'' with a noun (contraction of 'le' or 'la')
➔ The contraction 'l'' replaces 'le' or 'la' before a vowel or mute h, indicating possession or description.
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Je me relève
➔ Reflexive verb in present tense (relevant to 'se relever')
➔ A reflexive verb where the subject and the object are the same, indicated by 'se', in the present tense.
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On se relève
➔ Reflexive pronoun 'se' with 'on' as the subject in present tense
➔ Using 'on' as an impersonal or colloquial subject with reflexive 'se' in present tense.
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Face à la mer
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating 'facing' or 'opposite' [the sea]
➔ Prepositional phrase showing direction or orientation towards 'the sea'.
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