Je Te Laisserai Des Mots – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Patrick Watson

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of the French language through Patrick Watson's 'Je te laisserai des mots.' This simple yet emotionally rich song offers a gentle introduction to French vocabulary centered around love and longing. Its minimalist lyrics and clear pronunciation make it an excellent piece for language learners to connect with the emotional power of words and music.

[English]

Patrick Watson - I'll leave you words

I'll leave you words

Under your door

Beneath the singing moon

Close to the spot where your feet pass

Hide in the winter’s empty pockets of time

And when you're alone for a moment

Kiss me

Whenever you want

Kiss me

Whenever you want

Kiss me

Whenever you want

[French]

patrick watson - je te laisserai des mots

Je te laisserai des mots

En dessous de ta porte

En dessous de la lune qui chante

Tout pres de la place où tes pieds passent

Cache dans les trous de temps d'hiver

Et quand tu es seule pendant un instant

Embrasse moi

Quand tu voudras

Embrasse moi

Quand tu voudras

Embrasse moi

Quand tu voudras

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mot /mo/ A1	noun - word
porte /pɔʁt/ A1	noun - door
lune /lyn/ A1	noun - moon
chante /ʃɑ̃t/ A2	verb - sings
place /plas/ A2	noun - square; place
pied /pje/ A2	noun - foot
cache /kaʃ/ B1	verb - to hide
trou /tʁu/ B1	noun - hole
temps /tɑ̃/ A2	noun - time; weather
hiver /ivɛʁ/ A1	noun - winter
seul /sœl/ A2	adjective - alone; single
instant /ɛ̃stɑ̃/ B1	noun - moment; instant
embrasse /ɑ̃bʁas/ A2	verb - kiss; embrace
voudras /vudʁa/ B1	verb - will want (future tense of 'vouloir')

Key Grammar Structures

• Je te laisserai des mots

  ➔ Future tense

  ➔ The verb 'laisserai' is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen in the future. It is formed by adding the appropriate ending to the infinitive 'laisser'.

• En dessous de ta porte

  ➔ Preposition 'en dessous de'

  ➔ The preposition 'en dessous de' means 'underneath' or 'below'. It is used to indicate a position lower than something else.

• Tout pres de la place

  ➔ Adverb of place 'tout près de'

  ➔ The adverbial phrase 'tout près de' means 'very close to'. It is used to indicate proximity to a specific location.

• Cache dans les trous

  ➔ Present participle 'cache'

  ➔ The word 'cache' is the present participle of the verb 'cacher', used here as an adjective to describe 'trous'. It adds a descriptive quality to the noun.

• Quand tu es seule

  ➔ Present tense of 'être'

  ➔ The verb 'es' is the present tense of 'être', meaning 'to be'. It is used to describe a current state or condition.

• Embrasse moi

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Embrasse moi' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or instruction. It is a common way to express a request or order.