Ma dernière lettre – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Ma dernière lettre" by David Hallyday, a powerful song that beautifully conveys emotions of love and remembrance. Through its poignant lyrics and touching melody, the song offers a unique way to connect with themes of loss and familial bonds, making it a special piece for understanding deep emotional expression in French music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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partir /paʁ.tiʁ/ B1 |
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lire /liʁ/ B1 |
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fuir /fɥiʁ/ B2 |
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rencontrer /ʁɑ̃.kɔ̃.tʁe/ B2 |
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dormir /dɔʁ.miʁ/ A2 |
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vouloir /vu.lwaʁ/ A2 |
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voir /vwaʁ/ A2 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ A2 |
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silence /si.lɑ̃s/ B1 |
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cieux /sjø/ C1 |
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semer /sə.me/ C1 |
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réveiller /ʁe.ve.je/ C1 |
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adieu /adjø/ C2 |
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dernier /dɛʁ.nje/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Puisqu'au matin il me faudra partir
➔ Future tense with 'il faudra'
➔ The phrase indicates a necessity in the future, as in 'I will have to leave'.
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C'est vrai, j'ai joué tant de partitions
➔ Past tense with 'j'ai joué'
➔ This line reflects on past experiences, indicating that the speaker has played many pieces.
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Ce que je vous laisse, c'est juste un dernier cri
➔ Present tense with 'ce que'
➔ This structure introduces a clause that explains what the speaker is leaving behind.
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Je voudrais qu'on me donne un dernier soupir
➔ Subjunctive mood with 'je voudrais que'
➔ This line expresses a wish or desire for something to happen, using the subjunctive mood.
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J'aime le silence quand mes yeux se ferment
➔ Present tense with 'j'aime'
➔ This line expresses a current feeling or preference, indicating what the speaker enjoys.
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Avant de faire mes adieux
➔ Infinitive construction with 'avant de'
➔ This phrase indicates an action that will occur before another action, using the infinitive form.
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