Lonely Lisa – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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libre /libʁ/ A2 |
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chance /ʃɑ̃s/ B1 |
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équilibre /e.kilibʁ/ B2 |
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mieux /mjø/ A2 |
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aimer /eme/ A1 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ B1 |
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rêver /ʁe.ve/ A2 |
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aurore /o.ʁɔʁ/ B2 |
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folle /fɔl/ B2 |
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démolition /de.mɔ.li.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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mélancolie /me.lɑ̃.kɔ.li/ B2 |
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révolution /ʁe.vɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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envie /ɑ̃.vi/ B1 |
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gagner /ɡa.ɲe/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Elle est libre.
➔ Present tense of the verb 'être' (to be).
➔ The phrase indicates a state of being, emphasizing freedom.
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Aimer et fondre l’or.
➔ Infinitive verbs used in a compound structure.
➔ The use of infinitives here expresses actions that are desired or intended.
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Rêver jusqu’à l’aurore.
➔ Infinitive verb with a prepositional phrase.
➔ This structure indicates the duration of the action, suggesting dreaming until dawn.
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Un peu de déraison.
➔ Noun phrase indicating a small amount of something.
➔ This phrase suggests a slight deviation from reason, implying a whimsical or irrational aspect.
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Tous à l’unisson.
➔ Expression indicating unity or agreement.
➔ This phrase emphasizes collective action or harmony among individuals.
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Il nous faut une révolution.
➔ Impersonal construction indicating necessity.
➔ This structure conveys the idea that a revolution is essential for change.
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Y’a pas de génie sans grain de folie.
➔ Colloquial expression indicating a condition.
➔ This phrase suggests that genius often requires a touch of madness.