Le coeur éléphant – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Explore the French language and discover themes of self-discovery and optimism through Fréro Delavega's enchanting song, "Le cœur éléphant." This track invites listeners to embrace life's journey with a "heart as big as an elephant," offering a beautiful lyrical and melodic experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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éléphant /elɛfɑ̃/ A1 |
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voyage /vwajaʒ/ A2 |
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âme /ɑːm/ B1 |
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vent /vɑ̃/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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vivant /vivɑ̃/ A2 |
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épaules /epɔl/ A2 |
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géants /ʒe.ɑ̃/ B1 |
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rocher /ʁɔʃe/ B1 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A1 |
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gens /ʒɑ̃/ A1 |
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ébahi /ebai/ B2 |
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poids /pwa/ A2 |
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hommes /ɔm/ A1 |
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main /mɛ̃/ A1 |
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utopies /ytɔpi/ C1 |
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orages /ɔʁaʒ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Au-delà des orages
➔ Use of prepositions to indicate location or time.
➔ The phrase "Au-delà" means "beyond", indicating a location or state that is further than storms.
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Je pars en voyage
➔ Present tense to express current actions.
➔ The verb "pars" (to leave) is in the present tense, indicating the action of leaving is happening now.
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Être vivant
➔ Infinitive form to express existence or state.
➔ The phrase "Être vivant" means "to be alive", indicating a state of existence.
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Sur les épaules des géants
➔ Metaphorical expression to convey deeper meaning.
➔ The phrase "Sur les épaules des géants" means "On the shoulders of giants", suggesting that current achievements are built on the work of those before us.
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Le cœur léger
➔ Adjective-noun agreement in gender and number.
➔ The phrase "Le cœur léger" means "The light heart", where the adjective "léger" agrees with the masculine noun "cœur".
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Goûter la voie lactée
➔ Infinitive used to express an action or experience.
➔ The phrase "Goûter la voie lactée" means "To taste the Milky Way", suggesting an experience of wonder.
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J'ai le cœur éléphant
➔ Use of the present perfect to express past actions with relevance to the present.
➔ The phrase "J'ai le cœur éléphant" means "I have the elephant heart", indicating a state of being.
Album: Des ombres et des lumières
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