Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Jouer le jeu" by The Pirouettes, a vibrant French electropop song that masterfully blends romantic lyrics with catchy electronic beats. Through its themes of ambition and playful confidence, the song offers a modern take on synth-pop, making it a perfect gateway to exploring the nuances of contemporary French music.
Key Vocabulary
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vue /vy/ A2 |
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chambre /ʃɑ̃bʁ/ A1 |
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histoire /is.twaʁ/ A2 |
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prédateur /pʁe.da.tœʁ/ B2 |
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seul /sœl/ A2 |
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envie /ɑ̃.vi/ B1 |
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carrière /ka.ʁjɛʁ/ B2 |
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danser /dɑ̃.se/ A1 |
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noir /nwaʁ/ A1 |
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avenir /a.və.niʁ/ B1 |
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écrans /e.kʁɑ̃/ B1 |
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sourire /su.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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aube /ob/ B1 |
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brille /bʁij/ B1 |
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différent /di.fe.ʁɑ̃/ B2 |
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plan /plɑ̃/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai une putain de vue ce soir
➔ Use of the present tense 'j'ai' (I have) indicating possession or state.
➔ 'J'ai' is the contraction of 'je' (I) and 'ai' (have), showing possession or a condition.
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Prédateur embusqué sur les toits
➔ Use of the past participle 'embusqué' (hidden/stalking) as an adjective.
➔ 'Embustqué' is the past participle of 'embusquer' (to ambush or hide), used here as an adjective.
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Je suis putain de seul
➔ Use of the adjective 'seul' (alone) with the verb 'suis' (am) to express state.
➔ 'Seul' means 'alone' and describes the speaker's emotional state, used with 'je suis' (I am).
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Je vais danser dans le noir
➔ Use of the near future tense 'je vais' + infinitive 'danser' to indicate intention or planned action.
➔ 'Je vais' is the near future tense of 'aller' (to go) used with an infinitive to express plans or intentions.
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Brille sous tes paupières
➔ Use of the imperative verb 'Brille' (shine) in the second person singular to give poetic instruction.
➔ 'Brille' is the imperative form of 'briller' (to shine), used here as a poetic command directed at 'tes paupières' (your eyelids).
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Réveillez les enfants
➔ Use of the imperative 'Réveillez' (wake up) in the second person plural to give a command.
➔ 'Réveillez' is the imperative form of 'réveiller' (to wake up) used here as a command in the plural form.
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