Lyrics & Translation
Explore Stromae's powerful song 'L'enfer' (Hell) and delve into its raw lyrics about depression and suicidal thoughts. This track offers a unique insight into mental health struggles, making it a compelling and cathartic listen.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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album /al.bɔm/ A2 |
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influence /ɛ̃.flu.ɑ̃s/ B1 |
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instrument /ɛ̃s.tʁy.mɑ̃/ A2 |
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rhythm /ʁi.t͡ʁɛm/ A2 |
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homage /ɔ.maʒ/ B2 |
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culture /kyl.tyʁ/ A2 |
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travail /tʁavaj/ B2 |
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hommage /ɔ.maʒ/ B2 |
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culture /kyl.tyʁ/ A2 |
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métier /me.tje/ B2 |
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morceau /mɔʁ.so/ A2 |
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multiple /myl.ti.pl/ B1 |
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personnage /pɛʁ.sɔ.naʒ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On va maintenant parler de votre album
➔ Near future tense with 'aller' + infinitive
➔ 'On va' indicates a planned or near future action.
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Parce qu'on est tous multiples
➔ Use of 'on' as an impersonal pronoun with 'est' (être) in the present tense
➔ 'On' is used as an impersonal pronoun meaning 'we' or 'people' in French, combined with 'est' to express the state of being.
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J’ai parfois eu des pensées suicidaires
➔ Use of passé composé with avoir + participe passé to express completed past action
➔ 'J’ai eu' is the auxiliary verb 'avoir' in passé composé with the past participle 'eu' to describe a completed action in the past.
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C’est là que j’aimerais tout oublier
➔ Use of 'voudrais' (conditional of vouloir) to express a wish or desire
➔ 'J’aimerais' is the conditional form of 'avoir' (to want/wish), used to express a desire.
Album: Multitude

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Stromae

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Stromae

Carmen
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ta fête
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Te Quiero
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bâtard
Stromae

L’enfer
Stromae

Santé
Stromae

Santé
Stromae
Same Singer

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
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L’enfer
Stromae

papaoutai
Stromae

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Stromae

tous les mêmes
Stromae

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Stromae

Carmen
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ta fête
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La pluie
OrelSan, Stromae

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Stromae

Fils de joie
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Ma Meilleure Ennemie
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Te Quiero
Stromae

bâtard
Stromae

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Stromae

L’enfer
Stromae

Santé
Stromae

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Stromae, Pomme

avf
Stromae

Santé
Stromae
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