Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Le chant des colombes" by Amel Bent, a song that blends personal reflection with an uplifting message. Through its evocative lyrics and urban pop sound, the song invites listeners to embrace resilience, hope, and the pursuit of freedom. Learn about the creative journey behind this track and how it symbolizes a new chapter for the artist.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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chant /ʃɑ̃/ B1 |
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colombe /kɔlɔ̃b/ B1 |
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choix /ʃwa/ A2 |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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peine /pɛn/ B1 |
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pas /pɑ/ A1 |
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joie /ʒwa/ A2 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A1 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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gens /ʒɑ̃/ A1 |
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sombre /sɔ̃bʁ/ B1 |
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espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ B1 |
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vent /vɑ̃/ A2 |
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liberté /li.bɛʁ.te/ B1 |
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parfum /paʁ.fœ̃/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'me dis souvent, j'ai pas trop le choix
➔ Informal Contraction; Negative Expression
➔ "J'me" is an informal contraction of "Je me". "Pas trop le choix" expresses a lack of significant options.
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À quoi bon chercher si c'est comme ça
➔ Interrogative Expression; Conditional Clause
➔ "À quoi bon" is an interrogative expression meaning "what's the point?". "Si c'est comme ça" introduces a conditional clause.
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Ce refrain qui m'emmène
➔ Relative Clause
➔ "Qui m'emmène" is a relative clause modifying "ce refrain".
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Insouciante, je me rappelle
➔ Adjective as adverb; Reflexive verb
➔ "Insouciante" (carefree) modifies the verb. "Je me rappelle" uses the reflexive verb "se rappeler" (to remember).
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À chacun de mes pas, moi, je compte les heures
➔ Prepositional Phrase; Disjunctive Pronoun; Emphasis
➔ "À chacun de mes pas" is a prepositional phrase. "Moi" is a disjunctive pronoun used for emphasis. The structure emphasizes personal experience.
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On se retrouvera dans la joie et sans peur
➔ Impersonal Pronoun; Future Tense; Prepositional Phrases
➔ "On" is an impersonal pronoun. "Se retrouvera" is in the future tense. "Dans la joie et sans peur" are prepositional phrases describing the state of being.
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Je poserai mes pas dans un monde où les gens me répondent
➔ Future Tense; Relative Pronoun
➔ "Je poserai" is in the future tense. "Où" is a relative pronoun introducing a clause modifying "un monde".
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Parfois, dedans ça devient si sombre
➔ Adverb of Time; Impersonal Pronoun; Intensifier
➔ "Parfois" is an adverb of time (sometimes). "Ça" is used as an impersonal pronoun referring to an abstract situation. "Si" intensifies "sombre".
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