Lyrics & Translation
Discover the introspective beauty of Manu Chao's "J'ai besoin de la lune." This French song offers a gentle melody and poetic lyrics that explore themes of nature, connection, and love. By learning its simple yet profound language, you can connect with Manu Chao's heartfelt expression and appreciate the nuances of French in a deeply personal way.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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lune /lyn/ A1 |
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besoin /bə.zwɛ̃/ A1 |
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soleil /sɔ.lɛj/ A1 |
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mer /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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toi /twa/ A1 |
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père /pɛʁ/ A2 |
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mère /mɛʁ/ A2 |
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chemin /ʃə.mɛ̃/ B1 |
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sauver /so.ve/ B1 |
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oublier /u.bli.je/ B1 |
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rêver /ʁe.ve/ B1 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ B2 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ B2 |
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matin /ma.tɛ̃/ B2 |
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verre /vɛʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai besoin de la lune
➔ Use of the present tense with 'avoir besoin de' to express 'to need' + noun.
➔ 'J'ai besoin de' means 'I need' and is formed with the auxiliary 'avoir' (to have) in the present tense + 'besoin de' + a noun.
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Pour lui parler la nuit
➔ Use of 'pour' + infinitive to indicate purpose, with indirect object pronoun 'lui'.
➔ 'Pour' means 'to' or 'in order to', and when followed by an infinitive, it shows purpose or intent.
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Tant besoin de toi
➔ Expression of 'tanto bisogno di' (so much need for) with 'de' + pronoun.
➔ 'Tant besoin de' means 'so much need for' and emphasizes a deep or urgent requirement.
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Pas besoin de la mort
➔ Use of 'pas besoin de' to express 'not need' + noun, negating necessity.
➔ 'Pas besoin de' means 'not need' and is used to express that something is unnecessary.
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Tout à côté de moi
➔ Use of 'tout à côté de' + noun/pronoun to mean 'right next to'.
➔ 'Tout à côté de' means 'right next to' or 'beside', indicating proximity.
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J'ai tant rêvé d'un jour
➔ Use of 'tant rêvé de' + noun to express 'dreamt of'.
➔ 'Tant rêvé de' means 'dreamt of' or 'longed for', expressing a deep desire or aspiration.
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