Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Yelle with their iconic track "Je veux te voir." This song is more than just a catchy electropop tune; it's a playful yet powerful commentary on gender roles and French hip-hop culture. Learning "Je veux te voir" offers a unique gateway to understanding French youth culture and appreciating the bold, witty expression found in modern French music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sexe /sɛks/ A2 |
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croire /kʁwaʁ/ A2 |
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film /film/ A1 |
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anatomie /anatomie/ B2 |
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accessoires /aksɛswaʁ/ B1 |
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position /pɔzi.sjɔ̃/ A2 |
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performances /pɛʁ.fɔʁ.mɑ̃s/ B1 |
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dégainer /deɡene/ B2 |
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nu /ny/ A1 |
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tablier /tablje/ A2 |
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carte /kaʁt/ A1 |
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soir /swaʁ/ A1 |
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fille /fij/ A1 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A2 |
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rêver /ʁe.ve/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je n'arrive pas à croire / Que tu puisses croire qu'on veuille de toi
➔ Subjunctive mood after expressions of doubt or disbelief.
➔ The phrase "Je n'arrive pas à croire" expresses disbelief. Therefore, the verb "croire" in the subordinate clause is conjugated in the subjunctive mood: "que tu "puisses" croire".
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Même si tu gardes ton pyjama / Même si tu gardes ton peignoir
➔ "Même si" + indicative.
➔ "Même si" (even if) is followed by the indicative mood because it expresses a real or possible condition.
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Garde ta chemise ça limitera les dégâts, bâtard
➔ Imperative mood (Garde).
➔ "Garde" is the imperative form of the verb "garder" (to keep), used to give a command or instruction.
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C'est pas des paroles en l'air
➔ Expression "paroles en l'air" - empty words / not serious promises
➔ The phrase "paroles en l'air" means words that are insincere or not meant to be taken seriously.
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J'ai réussi à t'en faire / Une avec mon scanner
➔ "Réussir à" + infinitive: to succeed in doing something.
➔ "J'ai réussi à t'en faire une" translates to "I managed to make one for you." The construction "réussir à" indicates success in accomplishing an action.
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On n'avait pas prévu d'passer la soirée / Avec des rigolos
➔ "Avoir prévu de" + infinitive: to have planned to do something.
➔ The phrase "On n'avait pas prévu de passer la soirée" means "We hadn't planned to spend the evening." "Avoir prévu de" indicates a prior intention or plan.
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Cuiziner c'est toi qu'j'veux voir / Que j'veux voir ce soir
➔ Cleft sentence using "c'est...que" to emphasize a specific element (Cuiziner)
➔ The construction "c'est...que" is used to emphasize the subject of the sentence. In this case, it emphasizes that it's specifically 'Cuiziner' that the speaker wants to see.
Album: Pop-Up
Same Singer

Parle à ma main
Fatal Bazooka, Yelle

A Cause Des Garcons
Yelle

Je Veux Te Voir
Yelle

Interpassion
YELLE

Ici & Maintenant
YELLE

Ba$$in
Yelle

Noir
Yelle

Vue d'en face
YELLE, Nicolas Maury

J'veux un chien
YELLE


Complètement fou
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