La Macarena – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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soirs /swaʁ/ A2 |
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flonflons /flɔ̃flɔ̃/ B2 |
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bal /bal/ A2 |
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micro /mi.kʁo/ A2 |
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night /naɪt/ A2 |
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danser /dɑ̃sɛʁ/ A2 |
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fête /fɛt/ A2 |
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brouhaha /bʁu.alpha/ B2 |
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danser /dɑ̃sɛʁ/ A2 |
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la /la/ A1 |
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macarena /ma.kaˈʁe.na/ B2 |
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flash /flæʃ/ B2 |
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étoiles /etwal/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Samedi soir c'est les flonflons du bal
➔ Present tense for stating facts.
➔ The phrase "c'est" indicates a present state or fact.
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C'était génial
➔ Imperfect tense for past descriptions.
➔ The use of "c'était" indicates a past state or experience.
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Je nous vois danser la Macarena
➔ Present tense with infinitive for future actions.
➔ The phrase "je nous vois" indicates a current perception of a future action.
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Dans la fête et le brouhaha
➔ Prepositions for indicating location.
➔ The preposition "dans" indicates being inside a place.
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Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
➔ Repetition for emphasis.
➔ The repetition of sounds creates a catchy and memorable effect.