Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language can be a beautiful journey of discovery, and music is a fantastic companion. Adèle & Robin's song 'Je ne sais pas' offers a glimpse into contemporary French pop with its poetic and relatable lyrics about feeling a little lost in the world. By exploring the song, you can pick up modern French vocabulary and expressions that capture a universal human experience. What makes this song special is its honest and vulnerable portrayal of uncertainty, a feeling we all know, making it a powerful and connecting piece of music to learn with.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sais /sɛ/ A1 |
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perdu /pɛʁ.dy/ A2 |
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urgence /yʁ.ʒɑ̃s/ B1 |
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absence /ap.sɑ̃s/ B1 |
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souvenirs /su.və.niʁ/ B1 |
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traces /tʁas/ B2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ B2 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ B2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ B2 |
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lâché /la.ʃe/ B2 |
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décalage /de.ka.laʒ/ C1 |
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décor /de.kɔʁ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je ne sais pas
➔ Negative form with 'ne' and 'pas' to express 'not know'.
➔ In French, 'ne...pas' is used for negation, with the verb between them.
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Sur quel pied danser
➔ Interrogative phrase using 'sur' + 'quel' + 'pied' + 'danser' to ask 'which foot to dance on'.
➔ 'Quel' is an interrogative adjective meaning 'which', used to ask a choice among options.
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Je suis perdu en décalage incontrôlé
➔ Use of 'être' in the present tense + 'perdu' as past participle to describe being lost; 'en décalage incontrôlé' indicates an uncontrolled mismatch or disconnection.
➔ 'Être' is used as an auxiliary verb here to form the passé composé with 'perdu'.
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Effacer les traces par le corps
➔ Use of 'effacer' in the infinitive to indicate the action 'to erase'; 'par le corps' specifies 'by the body' as the means.
➔ The infitive form 'effacer' is used to indicate the action of erasing.
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Les souvenirs restent quand je dors
➔ Use of present tense 'restent' of 'rester' to describe ongoing state; 'quand je dors' introduces the time clause indicating 'when I sleep'.
➔ The verb 'rester' in present tense 'restent' shows that the memories continue to remain.
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Mon cœur et mon corps m'ont lâché
➔ Use of 'avoir' in the passé composé ('m'ont lâché') with the past participle 'lâché' to express that 'my heart and body have let go' or 'failed'.
➔ The auxiliary verb 'avoir' with past participle 'lâché' forms the passé composé to indicate completed action.
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