Lyrics & Translation
Thinking of learning French? Let Adé's "J'me barre" be your energetic and empowering entry point! The song's title is a common and expressive colloquialism you'll hear in everyday French conversation. Through its direct and repetitive lyrics, you can easily pick up on the themes of decisiveness and new beginnings, making the language learning process both fun and culturally insightful. This track is special not only for its catchy rock vibe but also for its universal message of taking control of your own path.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ennui /ɑ̃.nɥi/ B2 |
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vacances /va.kɑ̃s/ A2 |
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yeux /jø/ A1 |
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film /film/ A1 |
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vallée /va.le/ B1 |
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fin /fɛ̃/ A1 |
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dés /de/ B1 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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mur /myʁ/ A1 |
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courage /ku.ʁaʒ/ B1 |
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aventures /avɑ̃.tyʁ/ B1 |
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reveil /ʁə.vɛj/ A2 |
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accroche /a.kʁɔʃ/ B2 |
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sortir /sɔʁ.tiʁ/ A2 |
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bloqué /blɔ.ke/ B1 |
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prouver /pʁuv/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'me vois comme dans un film
➔ Present tense for expressing current actions or states.
➔ The phrase "J'me vois" means "I see myself" in English, indicating a current perception.
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Mais faut l'dire à personne
➔ Impersonal construction with 'faut' to express necessity.
➔ The phrase "faut l'dire" translates to "it must be said," indicating a necessity.
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Les dés sont jetés
➔ Passive voice to indicate an action done to the subject.
➔ The phrase "Les dés sont jetés" means "The dice are cast," indicating a decision has been made.
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C'est maintenant ou jamais pour moi
➔ Use of 'c'est' to emphasize a situation or condition.
➔ The phrase "C'est maintenant ou jamais" translates to "It's now or never," emphasizing urgency.
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J'ai des trucs à prouver
➔ Use of 'avoir' to express possession.
➔ The phrase "J'ai des trucs" means "I have things," indicating possession of responsibilities or challenges.
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J'me barre, j'me barre
➔ Colloquial contraction for emphasis and informal speech.
➔ The phrase "J'me barre" means "I'm leaving" in a casual way, emphasizing the action.
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Parfois j'ai peur d'échouer
➔ Use of 'parfois' to indicate frequency.
➔ The phrase "Parfois j'ai peur" translates to "Sometimes I'm afraid," indicating occasional feelings.
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