Lyrics & Translation
Explore the universal journey of quitting smoking through Aldebert's "La complainte de l'ex-fumeur." This song offers a candid and often humorous look at the challenges and triumphs of overcoming addiction, making it a relatable and engaging piece for understanding both the French language and the human experience of perseverance.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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carte /kaʁt/ A1 |
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désert /dezɛʁ/ A2 |
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cigarette /siɡaʁɛt/ A2 |
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blessure /blɛsyʁ/ B1 |
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convoitise /kɔ̃vwa.tiz/ B2 |
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salutaire /salytɛʁ/ B2 |
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déterminé /detɛʁmine/ B2 |
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irritable /iʁitabl/ B2 |
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renoncement /ʁənɔ̃səmɑ̃/ C1 |
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félicité /felisite/ C1 |
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craquer /kʁake/ B2 |
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cachette /kaʃɛt/ B1 |
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tournant /tuʁnɑ̃/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est la traversée du désert
➔ Use of 'C'est' to introduce a statement.
➔ The phrase "C'est" translates to "It is" and is commonly used in French to introduce a subject or statement.
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J'ai beau mâcher des trombones
➔ Use of 'J'ai beau' to express an effort that does not yield results.
➔ The phrase "J'ai beau" means "I may" or "I might" but implies that despite the effort, the desired outcome is not achieved.
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C'est décidé j'assume
➔ Use of 'C'est décidé' to indicate a firm decision.
➔ The phrase "C'est décidé" translates to "It is decided" and is used to express that a decision has been made.
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Quand j'irai en cachette
➔ Use of the future tense 'irai' to indicate a future action.
➔ The verb 'irai' is the first person singular future tense of 'aller', meaning 'to go'.
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1, 2, 3, 4 jours sans tabac
➔ Use of numbers to express a duration.
➔ The numbers '1, 2, 3, 4' indicate the number of days without tobacco.
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On me trouve légèrement irritable
➔ Use of the passive voice 'On me trouve' to indicate a general opinion.
➔ The phrase 'On me trouve' translates to 'People find me', indicating a general perception about the speaker.
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J'ai défénestré l'chat
➔ Use of the past tense 'j'ai défénestré' to describe a completed action.
➔ The phrase 'j'ai défénestré' translates to 'I threw the cat out of the window', indicating a humorous or exaggerated action.
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