Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit of "Le Bal masqué" by La Compagnie Créole. This iconic Zouk song, with its infectious rhythm and simple yet catchy lyrics, offers a fun way to engage with French language and culture. Its themes of joy and liberation make it a delightful introduction to the vibrant Caribbean-inspired music of the group.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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danser /dã̃se/ A2 |
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bal /bal/ A2 |
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masqué /maze.ke/ B1 |
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costumes /kostaːm/ A2 |
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coutumes /ku.tym/ B2 |
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permettre /pɛʁ.mɛ.tʁ/ B2 |
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plaire /plɛːʁ/ B2 |
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rencontrer /ʁɑ̃.kɔ̃tʁe/ B1 |
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perdre /pɛʁdʁ/ B2 |
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permis /pɛʁ.mi/ B1 |
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pouvoir /pu.vwaʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Aujourd'hui, je fais ce qui me plaît.
➔ Present tense to express current actions.
➔ The phrase "je fais" indicates an action happening now.
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Devinez, devinez, devinez qui je suis.
➔ Imperative form to give commands or requests.
➔ The word "devinez" is a command asking someone to guess.
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C'est un vrai plaisir de respecter les coutumes.
➔ Infinitive form to express purpose or intention.
➔ The phrase "de respecter" indicates the intention to respect customs.
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Aujourd'hui, tout est permis.
➔ Present tense to express general truths.
➔ The phrase "tout est permis" indicates that everything is allowed today.
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Elle danse, elle danse, elle danse au bal masqué.
➔ Repetition for emphasis.
➔ The repetition of "elle danse" emphasizes her continuous dancing.
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On peut s'envoler en gardant les pieds sur terre.
➔ Use of modal verbs to express possibility.
➔ The phrase "on peut" indicates that one can fly while staying grounded.
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Répétez après moi.
➔ Imperative form for giving instructions.
➔ The phrase "répétez" is a command asking someone to repeat after the speaker.
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