Lyrics & Translation
"Je suis de toi" by Lara Fabian offers a poignant exploration of family, resilience, and personal growth. Through its touching lyrics, listeners can explore themes of belonging and emotional healing while appreciating the nuances of the French language. Discover how music becomes a powerful medium for expressing deep emotions and fostering intergenerational connections.
Key Vocabulary
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enfance /ɑ̃.fɑ̃s/ A2 |
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yeux /jø/ A1 |
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mère /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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jours /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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paix /pɛ/ B1 |
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larme /laʁm/ A2 |
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colère /kɔ.lɛʁ/ B1 |
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père /pɛʁ/ A1 |
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armes /aʁm/ B1 |
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porte /pɔʁt/ A1 |
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imparfait /ɛ̃.paʁ.fɛ/ B2 |
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chagrin /ʃa.ɡʁɛ̃/ B1 |
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voix /vwa/ A1 |
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rêves /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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vent /vɑ̃/ A1 |
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souvenirs /suv.niʁ/ B1 |
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courage /ku.ʁaʒ/ B1 |
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page /paʒ/ A1 |
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regard /ʁə.ɡaʁ/ A2 |
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bras /bʁa/ A1 |
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joie /ʒwa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je suis de toi
➔ Preposition 'de' for belonging/origin
➔ The phrase 'Je suis de toi' uses the preposition 'de' to express belonging or origin, meaning 'I belong to you' or 'I come from you'.
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Bien qu'imparfait, c'est toi qui m'a faite
➔ Concessive clause with 'bien que' + cleft sentence
➔ This sentence contains a concessive clause 'Bien qu'imparfait' (Although imperfect) where the subject is omitted, and a cleft sentence structure 'c'est toi qui m'a faite' (it's you who made me) used for emphasis.
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Et je te le dois
➔ Double object pronouns
➔ The phrase 'je te le dois' contains two object pronouns: 'te' (indirect object) and 'le' (direct object). The structure follows the pattern: subject + indirect object pronoun + direct object pronoun + verb.
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J'ai fait de ce chagrin ma voix
➔ Structure 'faire de X Y' (to make X into Y)
➔ The structure 'faire de X Y' means 'to make X into Y'. In 'J'ai fait de ce chagrin ma voix', it translates to 'I made this sorrow my voice', indicating transformation of one thing into another.
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implorant que se lève le vent
➔ Present participle + subjunctive
➔ This phrase uses a present participle 'implorant' (imploring) followed by a subjunctive clause 'que se lève le vent' (that the wind may rise). The participle shows simultaneous action, while the subjunctive expresses a wish or desire.
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De pardonner même le pire
➔ Infinitive construction after noun
➔ The phrase uses the structure 'noun + de + infinitive' where 'le courage' (courage) is followed by 'de pardonner' (to forgive). This structure expresses purpose or content, meaning 'the courage to forgive'.
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J'ai préféré le départ aux éclats de nos voix
➔ Passé composé with comparison using 'à'
➔ This sentence uses the passé composé 'J'ai préféré' (I preferred) and expresses a comparison with the structure 'préférer X à Y' (to prefer X to Y). Here, 'le départ' (departure) is preferred to 'aux éclats de nos voix' (to the outbursts of our voices).
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J'ai jeté les miroirs où tu ne me voyais pas
➔ Relative clause with 'où'
➔ This sentence contains a relative clause introduced by 'où' (where), which refers to a place or situation. Here, 'où tu ne me voyais pas' (where you didn't see me) describes 'les miroirs' (the mirrors).
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