Lyrics & Translation
Learning French can be an exciting journey, and what better way to dive in than with the hilarious and catchy song 'Le Café' by Oldelaf. This song is special because it uses simple, repetitive language centered around a very common daily ritual, making it easy for beginners to pick up new vocabulary. As the song progresses at an increasingly frantic pace, you'll not only be challenged with speed but also get a taste of French slang ('argot'), offering a fun and memorable way to understand the nuances of the language.
Key Vocabulary
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café /kafe/ A2 |
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commencer /kɔmɑ̃sɛ/ A2 |
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petite /pətit/ A1 |
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journée /ʒurne/ A2 |
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réveiller /ʁeveje/ B1 |
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noir /nwaʁ/ A2 |
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corsé /kɔʁse/ B2 |
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enfiler /ɑ̃file/ B2 |
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aller /ale/ A1 |
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aimée /eme/ A2 |
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prendre /pʁɑ̃dʁ/ A2 |
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levé /leve/ B1 |
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outil /uti/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'enfile ma parka, ça y est je peux y aller
➔ Reflexive pronouns (J'enfile) and idiomatic expressions (ça y est)
➔ The use of 'J'enfile' demonstrates the reflexive verb 'enfiler' (to put on), reflecting an action done to oneself.
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Une p'tite vieille me dit: 'Vous avez l'heure, s'il vous plaît ?'
➔ Indirect object pronoun (me), formal request in French (s'il vous plaît)
➔ The indirect object pronoun 'me' shows who is receiving the action, and 's'il vous plaît' is a polite way to ask for something.
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Je fais tout Paris puis je vois un troquet
➔ Expressing movement with 'je fais' + place, and 'puis' as a sequence connector
➔ The phrase 'je fais tout Paris' metaphorically means moving around Paris, and 'puis' links this action to the next event.
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Je m'enferme dans la cuisine, il reste un peu de café
➔ Reflexive pronoun (Je m'enferme), concept of self-locking or locking oneself in
➔ The use of the reflexive pronoun 'Je m'enferme' indicates the subject is performing the action on themselves, emphasizing self-isolation.
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Alors je cloue les portes et je reprends du café
➔ Sequential actions with 'et' (and), verbs in present tense to indicate ongoing actions
➔ The coordinating conjunction 'et' links multiple actions performed sequentially, with verbs in the present tense indicating ongoing or habitual actions.
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