L’ours – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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vie /viː/ A2 |
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afrique /afʁik/ B1 |
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levez-vous /le.ve vu/ B2 |
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rassembler /ʁɑsɑ̃ble/ B2 |
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chantez /ʃɑ̃.te/ B1 |
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haut /o/ A2 |
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entende /ɑ̃tɑ̃d/ B1 |
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voix /vwa/ A2 |
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ensemble /ɑ̃sɑ̃bl A2 |
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fait /fɛ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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La vie est ainsi faite
➔ Present tense to express a general truth.
➔ The phrase "La vie est ainsi faite" translates to "Life is made this way," indicating a general observation about life.
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Afrique levez-vous pour vous rassembler
➔ Imperative form to give a command or encouragement.
➔ The phrase "Afrique levez-vous" translates to "Africa, rise up," which is a call to action.
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Chantez haut pour que l'on entende vos voix
➔ Subjunctive mood to express purpose.
➔ The phrase "pour que l'on entende vos voix" means "so that we can hear your voices," indicating the intention behind singing.
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On est ensemble
➔ Present tense to express unity.
➔ The phrase "On est ensemble" translates to "We are together," emphasizing solidarity.