Génération – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tête /tɛt/ A1 |
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futur /fy.tyʁ/ A2 |
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attention /a.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/ A2 |
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mémoire /me.mwaʁ/ B1 |
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cauchemar /koʃ.maʁ/ B2 |
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raison /ʁɛ.zɔ̃/ A2 |
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histoire /is.twaʁ/ A1 |
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époque /e.pɔk/ B1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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génération /ʒe.ne.ʁa.sjɔ̃/ B1 |
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opération /ɔ.pe.ʁa.sjɔ̃/ B1 |
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signal /si.ɲal/ B1 |
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espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ B1 |
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devoir /də.vwaʁ/ A2 |
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gloire /ɡlwaʁ/ B2 |
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courage /ku.ʁaʒ/ B1 |
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voix /vwa/ A1 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A1 |
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âme /ɑːm/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai la maladie d'la tête ou quoi?
➔ Use of the passé composé tense for past actions or experiences.
➔ 'J'ai' is a contraction of 'je' + 'ai' (have), indicating possession or completed action in past.
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Le futur nous réserve quoi?
➔ Use of the present tense for near future or routine actions; also implies a sense of immediacy.
➔ 'Réserve' is from the verb 'réserver' (to reserve or hold), here in the present tense implying something future-oriented.
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Certains cherchent à s'enfuir au plus loin du cauchemar
➔ Use of the reflexive verb 'chercher à' + infinitive to express an attempt or intention.
➔ The phrase 'cherchent à s'enfuir' combines the verb 'chercher' (to seek) with 'à' + infinitive, expressing an attempt to escape.
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On a tous la gueule de l'Éléphantman
➔ Use of definite articles with nouns to specify a particular person or thing.
➔ The phrase 'la gueule de l'Éléphantman' uses the definite article 'la' to refer to a specific appearance or expression associated with the name 'l'Éléphantman'.
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Il parait qu'c'est la vie, la vraie
➔ Use of the impersonal construction 'Il parait que' + clause to indicate that something appears to be the case.
➔ 'Il parait qu'c'est la vie' uses the impersonal 'Il parait que' + clause to indicate a general perception or rumor.
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Ma génération, faut une opération
➔ Use of the necessary 'il faut' + noun/infinitive structure to express necessity.
➔ 'Faut' is a contraction of 'il faut', which means 'it is necessary to', expressing obligation or necessity.