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Traverser mon enfance 00:48
En fermant les yeux 00:51
Éviter le silence, le regard de ma mère les jours pluvieux 00:55
Jusqu'à la paix, la dernière larme 01:03
Quitter la colère et rendre à mon père les armes 01:10
Je suis de toi 01:17
Je te porte en moi 01:21
Bien qu'imparfait, c'est toi qui m'a faite 01:25
Et je te le dois 01:29
Je suis de toi 01:32
Je ne t'en veux pas 01:36
J'ai fait de ce chagrin 01:39
Ma voix 01:45
Accrocher mes rêves 01:51
Aux cerfs-volants 01:54
Planter mes pieds dans la mer implorant que se lève le vent 01:57
Défier les souvenirs 02:05
Trouver le courage 02:08
De pardonner même le pire 02:12
Et enfin tourner la page 02:15
Je suis de toi 02:19
Je te porte en moi 02:23
Bien qu'imparfait, c'est toi qui m'a faite 02:27
Et je te le dois 02:30
Je suis de toi 02:34
Je ne t'en veux pas 02:37
J'ai fait de ce chagrin ma voix 02:41
(Je suis de toi) Je cherchais ton regard 02:50
(Je suis de toi) Je désirais tes bras 02:52
(Je suis de toi) J'ai préféré le départ aux éclats de nos voix 02:56
(Je suis de toi) Et quand il fait trop noir 03:03
(Je suis de toi) Je rallume ma joie 03:07
(Je suis de toi) J'ai jeté les miroirs où tu ne me voyais pas 03:10
Je suis de toi 03:21
Je ne t'en veux pas 03:25
Car j'ai fait de ce chagrin 03:29
Ma voix 03:35
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Je suis de toi – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

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Learning a language through music can be a deeply emotional and effective journey, and Lara Fabian's “Je suis de toi” is a perfect example. This beautiful French ballad offers a chance to learn vocabulary related to family, emotions, and personal growth. The song's introspective lyrics and clear, emotive vocals make it an excellent tool for language learners to connect with the nuances of the French language while exploring universal themes of resilience and forgiveness. What makes “Je suis de toi” special is its powerful message of transforming pain into strength, a journey many can relate to, making the learning process both meaningful and memorable.

[English]
To cross through my childhood
While closing my eyes
Avoiding the silence, my mother's gaze on rainy days
Until peace, the very last tear
To leave behind anger and give back the weapons to my father
I am of you
I carry you within me
Although imperfect, you're the one who made me
And I owe that to you
I am of you
I don't blame you
I've made from this sorrow
My voice
Hanging my dreams
On kites
Planting my feet in the sea, begging for the wind to rise
Defying the memories
Finding the courage
To forgive even the worst
And finally turn the page
I am of you
I carry you within me
Although imperfect, you're the one who made me
And I owe that to you
I am of you
I don't blame you
I've made from this sorrow my voice
(I am of you) I was searching for your gaze
(I am of you) I longed for your arms
(I am of you) I preferred leaving to the sound of our voices breaking
(I am of you) And when it gets too dark
(I am of you) I rekindle my joy
(I am of you) I threw away the mirrors where you couldn't see me
I am of you
I don't blame you
Because I made from this sorrow
My voice
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

enfance

/ɑ̃.fɑ̃s/

A2
  • noun
  • - childhood

yeux

/jø/

A1
  • noun
  • - eyes

mère

/mɛʁ/

A1
  • noun
  • - mother

jours

/ʒuʁ/

A1
  • noun
  • - days

paix

/pɛ/

B1
  • noun
  • - peace

larme

/laʁm/

A2
  • noun
  • - tear

colère

/kɔ.lɛʁ/

B1
  • noun
  • - anger

père

/pɛʁ/

A1
  • noun
  • - father

armes

/aʁm/

B1
  • noun
  • - weapons

porte

/pɔʁt/

A1
  • verb
  • - carry

imparfait

/ɛ̃.paʁ.fɛ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - imperfect

chagrin

/ʃa.ɡʁɛ̃/

B1
  • noun
  • - sorrow

voix

/vwa/

A1
  • noun
  • - voice

rêves

/ʁɛv/

A2
  • noun
  • - dreams

vent

/vɑ̃/

A1
  • noun
  • - wind

souvenirs

/suv.niʁ/

B1
  • noun
  • - memories

courage

/ku.ʁaʒ/

B1
  • noun
  • - courage

page

/paʒ/

A1
  • noun
  • - page

regard

/ʁə.ɡaʁ/

A2
  • noun
  • - look, gaze

bras

/bʁa/

A1
  • noun
  • - arms

joie

/ʒwa/

A2
  • noun
  • - joy

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Key Grammar Structures

  • Traverser mon enfance en fermant les yeux

    ➔ Gerund after preposition 'en'

    ➔ The preposition "en" is followed by the gerund "fermant", indicating the manner or means by which the action 'traverser mon enfance' (to go through my childhood) is performed.

  • Éviter le silence, le regard de ma mère les jours pluvieux

    ➔ Use of article before noun. Adjective placement.

    "Le silence" (the silence) uses the definite article. The adjective "pluvieux" (rainy) follows the noun "jours" (days).

  • Quitter la colère et rendre à mon père les armes

    ➔ Indirect Object Pronoun Placement (à + person)

    ➔ The structure "rendre à mon père les armes" shows the placement of the indirect object "à mon père" before the direct object "les armes" after the verb "rendre".

  • Bien qu'imparfait, c'est toi qui m'a faite

    ➔ Subjunctive after 'bien que' and relative pronoun 'qui'

    "Bien que" introduces a clause requiring the subjunctive mood (though not explicitly present here, the implication is understood). "Qui" is a relative pronoun referring back to "toi" and introducing a relative clause.

  • J'ai fait de ce chagrin ma voix

    ➔ Use of 'faire de ...' to transform something into something else

    ➔ The construction "faire de ce chagrin ma voix" means 'to make my voice out of this sorrow'. It indicates a transformation.

  • Planter mes pieds dans la mer implorant que se lève le vent

    ➔ Subjunctive after verbs expressing a wish or request ('implorant que')

    ➔ The verb "implorer" (to implore) expresses a wish, and the clause introduced by "que" uses the subjunctive mood: "que se lève le vent" (that the wind rises). The use of subjunctive stresses the uncertain or desired nature of the action.

  • De pardonner même le pire

    ➔ Infinitive used as a noun and adverbs positioning

    "Pardonner" (to forgive) is used as a noun in this context, referring to the act of forgiveness. "Même" (even) is an adverb modifying "le pire" (the worst) placed before it.