Lyrics & Translation
Discover the poetic world of Alain Souchon with "Le Zèbre." This song offers a unique way to engage with the French language, delving into themes of love, time, and personal change through evocative lyrics and a memorable melody.
Key Vocabulary
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car /kaʁ/ A1 |
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aurore /oʁɔʁ/ B2 |
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baiser /bɛzɛʁ/ A2 |
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boule /bul/ B1 |
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amour /amuʁ/ A2 |
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pied /pje/ A2 |
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serre /sɛʁ/ B2 |
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ozone /ɔ.zɔn/ B2 |
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effet /efɛ/ B1 |
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brise /bʁiz/ A2 |
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facétie /fasetj/ C1 |
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changement /ʃɑ̃ʒəmɑ̃/ B2 |
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revoir /ʁəvwaʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Car nos aurores ne sont que des aurores
➔ Negative form with 'ne ... que' to mean 'nothing but' or 'only'
➔ 'ne ... que' restricts the statement to mean 'nothing but' or 'only'.
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Sous les coups de pied du jour le jour
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating being subjected to or affected by something repeated or daily
➔ This phrase uses 'sous' (under) with 'les coups de pied' (kicks) to metaphorically express being impacted by daily life.
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Il trouve, il trouve, pour ce souci
➔ Use of the verb 'trouver' (to find) repetitively for emphasis, with 'pour' indicating purpose or reason
➔ 'trouver' is used here for emphasis through repetition; 'pour' introduces the purpose or reason for finding this 'worry'.
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Les cœurs nous piquant davantage
➔ Use of the present participle 'piquant' (stinging, pricking) to describe continuous action or feeling
➔ 'piquant' functions as an adjective in the present participle form, describing the ongoing feeling in the 'hearts'.
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Changeons qui nous sommes, changeons d'âge
➔ Use of the imperative form 'changeons' (let's change) to express suggestion or command; 'qui' as a relative pronoun
➔ 'changeons' is the imperative form of 'changer' (to change), urging the listener to act; 'qui' introduces a relative clause.
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Quelle drôle de facétie
➔ Interrogative phrase using 'quelle' (what) as an adjective before a feminine noun
➔ 'quelle' is an interrogative adjective asking 'what kind of' or 'which', used here to ask about the 'facétie'.
Same Singer
Derrière les mots
Alain Souchon, Laurent Voulzy
Ici et là
Alain Souchon
Oiseau malin
Alain Souchon, Laurent Voulzy
Le zèbre
Alain Souchon
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