Lyrics & Translation
Learning a new language can be an exciting journey, and music is a fantastic way to start. In Namika's hit "Je ne parle pas français," you'll be introduced to a mix of German and French in a catchy and modern pop song. This song is special because it tells a universal story of connection that goes beyond words, making it a perfect and encouraging entry point for anyone wanting to explore the German language and culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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verlaufen /fɛrˈlaʊ̯fən/ B1 |
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verstehen /fɛrˈʃteːən/ A2 |
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charmant /ʃaʁ.mɑ̃/ B1 |
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Kaffee /ˈka.fe/ A1 |
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Zeit /tsaɪ̯t/ A1 |
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Sonne /ˈzɔnə/ A1 |
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Häuser /ˈhɔʏ̯zɐ/ A1 |
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Menschen /ˈmɛnʃən/ A1 |
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Moment /moˈmɛnt/ A2 |
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spricht /ʃpʁɪçt/ A2 |
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teilen /ˈtaɪ̯lən/ A2 |
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reden /ˈʁeːdən/ A2 |
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Narbe /ˈnaʁbə/ B2 |
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Körper /ˈkœʁpɐ/ B1 |
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fort /fɔʁt/ B1 |
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schmecken /ˈʃmɛkən/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je ne parle pas français
➔ Negation with 'ne...pas' around the verb
➔ 'Ne' and 'pas' are used together to negate the verb
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Ich hab' mich irgendwie verlaufen
➔ Reflexive pronoun 'mich' with the verb to indicate oneself
➔ 'Mich' is the reflexive pronoun used with verbs to denote actions performed by the subject on themselves
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Ich find's irgendwie charmant
➔ Contraction of 'es' with 'find's' (finds)
➔ 'Find's' is a colloquial form of 'finds', and 'es' is contracted in speech
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Tout ce que tu racontes
➔ Relative pronoun 'que' linking to the subordinate clause
➔ 'Que' introduces a relative clause providing more information about 'tout ce' (everything)
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Il faut que je parte
➔ Subjunctive mood after expressions of necessity or obligation
➔ 'Faut' expresses necessity, and the subjunctive 'que je parte' indicates obligation or desire
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Et je veux que tu comprennes
➔ Verb 'vouloir' + the phrase 'que tu comprennes' in the subjunctive mood
➔ 'Vouloir' (to want) requires the subjunctive 'que tu comprennes' when expressing desires for others
Album: Que Walou
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