Lyrics & Translation
Discover the French electro-pop duo YELLE through their song "Ici & Maintenant" (Here & Now). This track encourages a focus on the present, offering a catchy melody and a unique perspective on appreciating each moment. Dive into YELLE's music to explore themes of mindfulness and vibrant energy, all delivered with their signature style.
Key Vocabulary
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médicaments /medikasɑ̃/ B1 |
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café /kafe/ A2 |
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gentil /ʒɑ̃ti/ B2 |
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hommes /ɔm/ A2 |
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nu /ny/ C1 |
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pélican /pe.likɑ̃/ B2 |
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moments /mɔ.mɑ̃/ A2 |
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continent /kɔ̃.ti.nɑ̃/ B1 |
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nuage /nɥaʒ/ B2 |
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élephant /e.lə.fɑ̃/ B2 |
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passe /pɑs/ A2 |
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fin /fɛ̃/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je vais bien, oui c'est certain que je vais bien
➔ Use of the present tense of 'aller' for near future (futur proche)
➔ 'Je vais bien' means 'I am doing well,' where 'vais' is the present tense of 'aller' indicating near future or current state.
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J'ai pris mes médicaments, mon café, mon Guronsan
➔ Past tense of 'prendre' (passé composé) indicating completed action
➔ 'J'ai pris' means 'I took,' using the passé composé tense in French to indicate completed actions.
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J'aime les miens, tout l'monde est gentil, tout va bien
➔ Use of 'aimer' in present tense to express liking or love
➔ 'J'aime' means 'I like' or 'I love,' where 'aime' is the present tense of 'aimer' indicating preference or affection.
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Mais pour l'instant c'est ici et maintenant
➔ Use of 'c'est' (ce + est) to present description or identification
➔ 'C'est' means 'it is' or 'this is,' used to identify or describe something.
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J'attends le mo'
➔ Use of 'attendre' in present tense to mean 'to wait'
➔ 'J'attends' means 'I am waiting,' with 'attendre' in the present tense.
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J'attends le moment
➔ Use of 'le moment' as a definite noun phrase to specify 'the moment'
➔ 'Le moment' means 'the moment,' emphasizing a specific point in time.
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J'attends le moment où ça casse
➔ Use of relative clause 'où ça casse' to specify 'the moment when it breaks'
➔ 'où ça casse' means 'where it breaks,' a relative clause describing the specific moment.
Album: L'Ère du Verseau
Interpassion
YELLE
Ici & Maintenant
YELLE
Noir
Yelle
Vue d'en face
YELLE, Nicolas Maury
J'veux un chien
YELLE
Same Singer
Parle à ma main
Fatal Bazooka, Yelle
A Cause Des Garcons
Yelle
Je Veux Te Voir
Yelle
Interpassion
YELLE
Ici & Maintenant
YELLE
Ba$$in
Yelle
Noir
Yelle
Vue d'en face
YELLE, Nicolas Maury
J'veux un chien
YELLE
Complètement fou
Yelle
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