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'.
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