J'suis pas dupe – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Pomme
• Album: En cavale

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beautiful and direct language of French through Pomme's "J'suis pas dupe." This song is special because it uses simple yet poetic imagery to tell a relatable story of uncovering deceit. For language learners, the clear, narrative-driven lyrics and the repetition of the key phrase "J'suis pas dupe" offer a great opportunity to learn vocabulary related to emotions and relationships while enjoying a captivating melody.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mensonges /mɑ̃.sɔ̃ʒ/ B2	noun - lies, false statements
coeur /kœʁ/ A1	noun - heart (organ or metaphor for emotions)
lune /lyn/ A2	noun - moon
mer /mɛʁ/ A2	noun - sea
fleurs /flœʁ/ A2	noun - flowers
jupe /ʒyp/ A2	noun - skirt
envole /ɑ̃.vɔl/ B1	verb - to fly away
craches /kʁaʃ/ B2	verb - to spit or to throw out
suis /sɥi/ A1	verb - am / is / are (first person singular)
pouvoir /puvʁwaʁ/ B1	verb - to be able to, can
même /mɛm/ A2	adjective - same, even
haut /o/ A2	adjective / adverb - high, up

Key Grammar Structures

• Dans l'ombre de tes yeux

  ➔ Prepositional phrase with 'dans'

  ➔ Using "dans" (in) to describe location. This is a common way to express where something is situated.

• Et mon coeur, est-ce que t'y songes?

  ➔ Inversion with 'est-ce que' for questioning

  ➔ "Est-ce que" + subject + verb is a common way to form questions in French. "T'y" refers back to "mon coeur", using the pronoun "y".

• Tu dis que la lune brille en bleu

  ➔ Subjunctive mood implied with 'que' and an opinion/statement

  ➔ While "brille" is in the indicative, the phrase "Tu dis que..." implies that the statement might not be true, subtly hinting at the subjunctive. This becomes more prominent with expressions of doubt or emotion.

• Et j'dois croire qu'tu veux m'aimer?

  ➔ Use of 'devoir' + infinitive to express obligation/necessity with ellipsis

  ➔ "J'dois" is a shortened version of "Je dois". "Devoir" (to have to/must) followed by an infinitive expresses obligation. The sentence is also a question, adding a layer of doubt.

• S'envolent haut

  ➔ Pronominal verb ('s'envoler') and adverb

  ➔ "S'envoler" means 'to fly away'. The 's'' is a reflexive pronoun, indicating that the action affects the subject. 'Haut' is an adverb modifying the verb, meaning 'high'.

• C'est ton égo qui te ronge

  ➔ C'est...qui construction (cleft sentence) for emphasis

  ➔ The construction "C'est...qui" is used to emphasize a particular element of the sentence. In this case, it emphasizes "ton égo" as the subject that is "ronging" (gnawing at) him.

• Remballe tout et puis va-t'en

  ➔ Imperative mood with pronominal verb and particle 'en'

  ➔ "Remballe" (pack up) is in the imperative mood. "Va-t'en" (go away) also contains the imperative of "aller" (to go) with the reflexive pronoun attached and "en", replacing a location. This shows an informal command.