Lyrics & Translation
Explore the intricate emotions of "Jalousie" by Angèle, a song that beautifully captures the nuances of jealousy and insecurity. Through its relatable lyrics and catchy melody, "Jalousie" offers a window into the complexities of modern relationships, making it a great song to connect with and understand French expressions of vulnerability.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tues /ty/ A2 |
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jalousie /ʒa.luz.i/ B1 |
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parano /pa.ʁo.na/ B2 |
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nuance /ny.ɑ̃s/ B2 |
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question /ˈkwez.tjɔ̃/ B2 |
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doute /dut/ B2 |
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énergie /e.nɛʁ.ʒi/ B2 |
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rôle /ʁɔl/ B2 |
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message /mɛ.sɑʒ/ B1 |
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seulle /sœl/ B2 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu nous tues
➔ Present tense of the verb 'tuer' (to kill) in the indicative mood.
➔ 'Tu nous tues' translates to 'You kill us,' illustrating the use of the present tense in French to describe current actions.
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Jalousie, jalousie
➔ Repetition for emphasis, common in lyrical language.
➔ Repetition of 'Jalousie' emphasizes the central theme of jealousy.
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Mais pourquoi s'entremêler entre lui et moi?
➔ Reflexive verb 's'entremêler' in the present tense, expressed with the pronoun 'se'.
➔ The use of the reflexive verb indicates an action performed by the subject onto themselves, in this case, feeling tangled or involved.
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C'est, c'est plutôt déplacé
➔ Use of the cercative phrase 'C'est' + adjective to comment on a situation.
➔ 'C'est' (it is) + adjective expresses judgment about the situation, with 'plutôt déplacé' meaning 'rather inappropriate.'
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Et frustrant, car jalousie
➔ Adjective 'frustrant' used predicatively, followed by 'car' (because) introducing a reason.
➔ 'Frustrant' is an adjective describing an emotion or situation that causes frustration, and 'car' introduces the reason here, jealousy.
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Tu nous rends malade
➔ Present tense of the verb 'rendre' (to make/return), here with the pronoun 'nous'.
➔ 'Tu nous rends malade' translates to 'You make us sick,' emphasizing the effect of jealousy or emotional pain.
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