Lyrics & Translation
Delve into the tender world of French chanson with Johnny Hallyday's "Laura." This iconic ballad offers a beautiful opportunity to explore French expressions of deep emotion, unconditional love, and personal reflection. Its poignant lyrics, rooted in a father's dedication to his daughter, and its sentimental melody make it a truly special song for language learners to connect with authentic French sentiment and narrative.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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hommes /ɔm/ A2 |
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phrases /freɪz/ A2 |
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mots /mo/ A1 |
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forces /fɔrs/ B1 |
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rire /ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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regard /ʁəɡaʁ/ B1 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ B1 |
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avenir /a.və.niʁ/ B2 |
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caresses /ka.ʁɛs/ B2 |
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sourires /su.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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empire /ɛm.paɪə/ B2 |
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trace /treɪs/ B1 |
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dérisoire /de.ʁi.zwaʁ/ C1 |
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trace /treɪs/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Y a tant de phrases qu'on dit, que je ne te dirai pas
➔ Use of subjunctive mood in dependent clauses.
➔ The phrase "qu'on dit" uses the subjunctive because it expresses uncertainty or subjectivity.
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J'ai poussé comme on respire
➔ Use of simile to compare two actions.
➔ The phrase "comme on respire" compares the act of growing to the naturalness of breathing.
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Je n'attendais rien de toi, qu'une raison d'être là
➔ Use of negation with 'ne... rien'.
➔ The phrase "Je n'attendais rien de toi" means 'I expected nothing from you', emphasizing the absence of expectation.
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Mais de tes rires et de tes bras
➔ Use of prepositions to indicate possession.
➔ The phrase "de tes rires et de tes bras" indicates possession of laughter and arms, showing closeness.
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Tout me semble dérisoire
➔ Use of 'seem' to express perception.
➔ The phrase "Tout me semble dérisoire" means 'Everything seems trivial to me', indicating a subjective view.
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Oh oh, Laura, petit rien du tout mais tant pour moi
➔ Use of diminutive to express affection.
➔ The phrase "petit rien du tout" conveys affection by using a diminutive form, suggesting something small yet significant.
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J'ai dépensé tant de forces
➔ Use of past tense to describe completed actions.
➔ The phrase "J'ai dépensé tant de forces" means 'I have spent so much energy', indicating a completed action in the past.
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