Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the romantic world of French pop with Amir's hit song, "Longtemps"! This beautifully crafted ballad offers an excellent opportunity to learn French, particularly vocabulary related to emotions, commitment, and enduring love. Its clear, heartfelt lyrics and melodic structure make it accessible for language learners, allowing you to connect with the nuances of French expression through a powerful and universally relatable theme of lasting affection.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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problèmes /pʁɔb.lɛm/ B1 |
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galères /ɡa.lɛʁ/ B2 |
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orages /ɔ.ʁaʒ/ B2 |
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peines /pɛn/ B1 |
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diluviennes /di.ly.vjɛn/ C2 |
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joies /ʒwa/ A2 |
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migraine /mi.ɡʁɛn/ B2 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A2 |
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vertige /vɛʁ.tiʒ/ B2 |
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mains /mɛ̃/ A2 |
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tatouer /ta.tu.e/ C1 |
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draps /dʁɑ/ A2 |
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montrer /mɔ̃tʁe/ A2 |
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bras /bʁɑ/ A2 |
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drap /dʁɑ/ A2 |
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drapeaux /dʁa.fo/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je veux des problèmes
➔ Use of the verb 'vouloir' + infinitive to express desire.
➔ 'Je veux' means 'I want', where 'vouloir' is a modal verb indicating desire.
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Je veux que tes galères deviennent les miennes
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood after 'que' to express a wish or desire.
➔ 'Que' introduces a subordinate clause where the verb 'devenir' is conjugated in the subjunctive mood to express a wish.
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Je pourrais me tatouer notre histoire sur le bras
➔ Use of 'pouvoir' in the conditional mood to indicate possibility or permission.
➔ 'Pourrais' is the conditional form of 'pouvoir', meaning 'could', expressing possibility.
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Que jamais la raison n’atteigne
➔ Use of the negative subjunctive to emphasize that something should never happen.
➔ 'N’atteigne' is the subjunctive form of 'atteindre' in the negative, expressing a wish that it never occurs.
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Jusqu’à ce qu’un jour nos deux yeux s’éteignent
➔ Use of 'jusqu’à ce que' + subjunctive to express until a condition is met.
➔ 'Jusqu’à ce que' means 'until', and it is followed by a subordinate clause in the subjunctive mood to indicate a future or uncertain condition.
Album: Ressources

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Longtemps
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Longtemps
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