Lyrics & Translation
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.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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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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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.
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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).
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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