Lyrics & Translation
Explore the vibrant and transformative 1960s through Alizée's "Fifty-Sixty." This song offers a glimpse into the era's fashion, music, and the pursuit of fame, all through the eyes of a young model. You can learn about the cultural shifts of the time and Alizée's unique take on nostalgia and glamour.
Key Vocabulary
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héroïne /e.ʁo.in/ B2 |
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danse /dɑ̃s/ A2 |
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glamour /ˈɡlæmər/ B2 |
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modèle /mɔ.dɛl/ B1 |
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légende /le.ʒɑ̃d/ B2 |
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expos /ɛkspoz/ B1 |
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fortune /ˈfɔːrtʃən/ B1 |
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sexy /ˈsɛksi/ A2 |
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dandy /ˈdændi/ C1 |
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dance-floor /ˈdænsˌflɔːr/ B1 |
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rock /rɒk/ A2 |
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pop /pɒp/ A1 |
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excitante /ɛk.si.tɑ̃t/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu te dandines, t'es divine
➔ Use of the pronoun "te" as reflexive pronoun
➔ The verb "se dandiner" is a reflexive verb. "Tu "te" dandines" means "you wiggle yourself".
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Plus au top c'est le pop-art
➔ Use of "au" contraction (à + le).
➔ "Au top" is an expression meaning "at the top", or "the best". "Au" is a contraction of the preposition "à" and the definite article "le".
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Qui te sape à la trappe
➔ Use of the relative pronoun "qui" and the preposition "à".
➔ "Qui" refers to the pop-art from the previous line. "Saper à la trappe" is an expression meaning to ruin something.
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Si excitante s'extasie
➔ Use of the reflexive verb "s'extasier".
➔ "S'extasier" means "to be ecstatic". "Si excitante s'extasie" can be translated as "So exciting she goes into raptures."
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Candide elle croit tout ce qu'Andy Qu'Andy dit d'elle
➔ Use of "ce que" and "que" as relative pronouns.
➔ "Ce que" introduces a noun clause acting as the direct object of "croit". "Qu'" is a contraction of "que", also acting as a relative pronoun, relating back to what Andy says. There are two relative pronouns in the sentence to show more details
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Née en 50 sexy 60
➔ Use of a past participle as an adjective.
➔ "Née" (born) is the past participle of the verb "naître". Here, it acts as an adjective modifying the subject.
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Tu tournes la tête au velvet
➔ Use of the preposition "à" to form "au" before "velvet".
➔ "Tourner la tête à quelqu'un" means "to turn someone's head", but in this context, it could also mean to impress someone. "Au velvet" (à + le) indicates the location or establishment (The Velvet Underground).
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