Lyrics & Translation
Explore the French language through Corneille's heartfelt song "Les sommets de nos vies." This track offers a blend of pop and R&B, filled with themes of reflection, hope, and resilience, providing a beautiful insight into the artist's personal journey and the richness of the French language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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quitter /kitaʁ/ B2 |
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exil /ɛɡzil/ B2 |
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attendait /atɑ̃dɛ/ B1 |
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appris /apʁi/ B1 |
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vent /vɑ̃/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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première /pʁə.mjɛʁ/ B2 |
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victoires /viktwaʁ/ B2 |
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rue /ʁy/ A1 |
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président /pʁɛzidɑ̃/ B1 |
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red /ʁuʒ/ A2 |
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sans précédent /sɑ̃ pʁɛsɑ̃dɑ̃/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Si j'avais su avant de quitter que les allers simples ça n'existe pas
➔ Past conditional tense with 'si' clause
➔ It expresses a hypothetical situation in the past that was not true.
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Si j'avais su que ce n'est pas rien quand Panam te dit: "tu es ici chez toi"
➔ Past perfect tense with 'si' clause and direct speech
➔ It indicates a hypothetical past event and includes direct speech quotations.
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Et je chante oh oh ohohohoo
➔ Present tense with emphasis or interjection
➔ The song uses the present tense to express ongoing feelings or emphatic expression.
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C'est la première fois avec l'amour de sa vie
➔ Superlative form with 'la première fois'
➔ It indicates that this is the very first experience of a particular kind.
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C'est le Maghreb au printemps
➔ Definite article + noun + time expression
➔ This structure highlights a specific region and a particular time frame.
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C'est Mandela Président
➔ Noun + complement (title or role)
➔ It identifies a person’s role or title, focusing on Netanyahu as a symbol.
Album: Parce qu'on aime
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