Lyrics & Translation
Discover the compelling French lyrics of Bryan Adams' "Je défendrai ma vie," a song that powerfully conveys themes of resilience and freedom. Learning through this song offers insight into expressing determination and a fighting spirit, making it a special piece for understanding the emotional landscape of perseverance.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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gagner /ɡaɲe/ B1 |
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perdre /pɛʁdʁ/ B1 |
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guerre /ɡɛʁ/ A2 |
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abattre /aba tʁ/ B2 |
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coeur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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battre /batʁ/ B1 |
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libre /libʁ/ A2 |
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loi /lwa/ A2 |
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frontières /fʁɔ̃tjɛʁ/ B2 |
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vie /vic/ A2 |
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défendrai /defɑ̃dʁe/ B2 |
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vie /vic/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Un jour on gagne, un jour on perd
➔ Present tense for habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "on gagne" and "on perd" indicates habitual actions, meaning 'we win' and 'we lose' respectively.
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Je suis libre et sans loi
➔ Present tense for states of being.
➔ The phrase "Je suis" indicates a state of being, meaning 'I am'.
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Je défendrai ma vie
➔ Future tense for actions that will happen.
➔ The phrase "Je défendrai" indicates a future action, meaning 'I will defend'.
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Ne jugez pas vous qui ne me connaissez pas
➔ Imperative mood for commands.
➔ The phrase "Ne jugez pas" is an imperative command meaning 'Do not judge'.
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Je suis comme la rivière
➔ Simile for comparison.
➔ The phrase "Je suis comme" uses a simile to compare oneself to a river, meaning 'I am like the river'.
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Jamais je n'abandonnerai
➔ Double negation for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "Jamais je n'abandonnerai" uses double negation for emphasis, meaning 'I will never give up'.
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Écoutez mon coeur battre
➔ Imperative mood for commands.
➔ The phrase "Écoutez" is an imperative command meaning 'Listen'.
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