Là-Bas – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a journey of hope and aspiration with "Là-bas," a poignant French duet by Marie-Mai and Baptiste Giabiconi. This song, a cover of a classic by Jean-Jacques Goldman, beautifully captures the universal yearning for a different, better life. Through its evocative lyrics and emotive performance, "Là-bas" allows listeners to connect with themes of courage, escape, and the bittersweet nature of leaving the familiar behind.
Key Vocabulary
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neuf /nœf/ A2 |
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sauvage /so.vaʒ/ B1 |
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libre /libʁ/ A2 |
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rêve /rɛv/ A2 |
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étroit /e.tʁwa/ B1 |
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coeur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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courage /ku.ʁaʒ/ B1 |
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possible /pɔ.sibl/ A2 |
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âge /ɑʒ/ A1 |
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force /fɔʁs/ A2 |
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foi /fwa/ B1 |
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tempête /tɑ̃.pɛt/ B1 |
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mirage /mi.ʁaʒ/ B2 |
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fragile /fʁa.ʒil/ B1 |
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bonheur /bɔ.nœʁ/ A2 |
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village /vi.laʒ/ A1 |
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chance /ʃɑ̃s/ A2 |
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droit /dʁwa/ B1 |
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loi /lwa/ B1 |
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choix /ʃwa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Là-bas, tout est neuf et tout est sauvage.
➔ Present tense to describe a state of being.
➔ The phrase "tout est neuf" means "everything is new," indicating a fresh start.
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C'est pour ça que j'irai là-bas.
➔ Future tense to express intention.
➔ The phrase "j'irai là-bas" means "I will go there," indicating a decision to take action.
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N'y va pas.
➔ Imperative form to give a command.
➔ The phrase "N'y va pas" means "Don't go there," expressing a strong warning.
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Ici, tout est joué d'avance.
➔ Present tense with a passive construction.
➔ The phrase "tout est joué" means "everything is predetermined," indicating a lack of control.
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Là-bas, j'aurai ma chance.
➔ Future tense to express hope.
➔ The phrase "j'aurai ma chance" means "I will have my chance," indicating optimism about the future.
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Je te sais si fragile parfois.
➔ Present tense with an adjective to describe a state.
➔ The phrase "si fragile" means "so fragile," indicating vulnerability.
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Tout dépend de ta naissance.
➔ Present tense to express a general truth.
➔ The phrase "Tout dépend" means "Everything depends," indicating a condition based on birth.
Album: Génération Goldman Volume 2
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