Lyrics & Translation
Explore the timeless beauty of "Histoire d'un amour" by Dany Brillant. This song, a rendition of a classic bolero, invites listeners to connect with the universal themes of love and memory. Through Brillant's smooth vocals and the song's rich instrumentation, you can immerse yourself in the emotions and stories that have resonated with audiences for decades, offering a glimpse into the heart of French chanson and Latin rhythms.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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histoire /is.twaʁ/ A2 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ A1 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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flamme /flam/ B1 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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force /fɔʁs/ B1 |
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tendresse /tɑ̃.dʁɛs/ B2 |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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bien /bjɛ̃/ A2 |
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mal /mal/ A2 |
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soirée /swa.ʁe/ B1 |
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matin /ma.tɛ̃/ A2 |
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tragique /tʁa.ʒik/ B2 |
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profonde /pʁɔ.fɔ̃d/ B2 |
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chanson /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/ A2 |
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finira /fi.ni.ʁa/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mon histoire c'est l'histoire d'un amour
➔ Use of the present tense 'c'est' (it is) to define or describe a subject.
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Ma complainte c'est la plainte de deux cœurs
➔ Possessive pronoun 'ma' indicates possession, and 'c'est' introduces explanations.
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C'est la flamme qui enflamme sans brûler
➔ Use of relative clause 'qui enflamme sans brûler' to specify characteristics.
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C'est le rêve que l'on rêve sans dormir
➔ Use of relative clause 'que l'on rêve sans dormir' to specify a dream.
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Plein de force et de tendresse
➔ Use of 'de' to form a phrase indicating qualities or characteristics.
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C'est l'histoire qu'on connaît
➔ The relative clause 'qu'on connaît' (that we know) explains the noun 'histoire'.
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Et tragique ou bien profonde
➔ Use of coordinate adjectives connected by 'ou bien' (or) to describe qualities.
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Qui ne finira jamais
➔ Use of the relative clause 'qui ne finira jamais' (which will never end) to modify a noun.
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