Ma Meilleure Ennemie – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" by Stromae and Pomme, a compelling track from the Arcane soundtrack that beautifully articulates the intricate dance between love and animosity. Through its evocative French lyrics and rich emotional landscape, the song offers a powerful insight into the complexities of human relationships, making it a special piece to explore and connect with.
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
You're the best thing that's ever happened to me
But also the worst thing that's ever happened to me
The day I met you, I might have preferred
That this day had never happened (happened)
The worst of blessings
The most beautiful of curses
I should stay away from you
But as the saying goes
"Rather be in bad company than alone"
You know what they say
"Be close to your dearest friends"
But also
"Even closer to your adversaries"
But you're my best enemy
Run from me, the worst thing is you and me
But if you're still looking for my voice
Forget about me, the worst thing is you and me
Why does your name hurt me?
When it's hiding right there in space?
What emotion is this?
Hate or gentleness
When I hear your name?
I told you, "don't look back"
The past that follows you wages war on me
But you're my best enemy
Run from me, the worst thing is you and me
But you're my best enemy
Run from me, the worst thing is you and me
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you
Key Vocabulary
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amour /amuʁ/ A2 |
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haine /ɛn/ B1 |
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meilleur /mɛ'ijœʁ/ B1 |
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ennemie /ɑ̃.nɛ.mi/ B2 |
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chien /ʃjɛ̃/ A2 |
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regarde /ʁə.ɡaʁd/ A2 |
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passé /pa.se/ A2 |
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guerre /gɛʁ/ B1 |
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douceur /du.sœʁ/ B2 |
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précis /pʁe.si/ B1 |
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confie /kɔ̃.fje/ B2 |
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désir /de.ziʁ/ B2 |
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briser /bʁi.ze/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je t'aime, je te hais
➔ Present tense for expressing feelings.
➔ The phrase "Je t'aime" means "I love you" and "je te hais" means "I hate you", showing conflicting emotions.
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T'es la meilleure chose qui m'est arrivée
➔ Relative clause to provide additional information.
➔ The phrase "qui m'est arrivée" translates to "that happened to me", indicating a significant event.
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La pire des bénédictions
➔ Superlative form to express extremes.
➔ The phrase "La pire des bénédictions" means "The worst of blessings", indicating a paradox.
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Mais comme dit le dicton
➔ Use of proverbs to convey wisdom.
➔ The phrase "comme dit le dicton" means "as the saying goes", introducing a common wisdom.
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Fuis-moi, le pire, c'est toi et moi
➔ Imperative mood for commands.
➔ The command "Fuis-moi" means "Run away from me", indicating a desire for distance.
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Pourquoi ton prénom me blesse?
➔ Interrogative form for asking questions.
➔ The question "Pourquoi ton prénom me blesse?" translates to "Why does your name hurt me?", expressing emotional pain.
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Le passé qui te suit me fait la guerre
➔ Present tense to describe ongoing situations.
➔ The phrase "Le passé qui te suit" means "The past that follows you", indicating a lingering effect.
