Mais je t'aime – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt French ballad "Mais je t'aime" by Grand Corps Malade and Camille Lellouche. This song offers a beautiful glimpse into the intricacies of love, showcasing vulnerability and deep affection. By exploring its lyrics, you can immerse yourself in the nuances of French expression, learning about emotional depth and poetic storytelling through a truly special musical collaboration.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amour /amuʁ/ A2 |
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feu /fœ/ B1 |
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lumière /lymiɛʁ/ B1 |
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flamme /flam/ B2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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passion /pɑsjɔ̃/ B1 |
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ciel /sjɛl/ A2 |
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étoile /etwal/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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briller /bʁije/ B2 |
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chaleur /ʃaloʁ/ B2 |
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brûler /bʁyle/ B2 |
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chaud /ʃo/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mais me raconte pas d'histoires
➔ Imperative form (negative)
➔ The phrase uses the negative imperative form to tell someone not to do something, as in "don't tell me stories".
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Si tu doutes, ne t'accroche pas si fort
➔ Conditional clause
➔ This line uses a conditional clause to express a situation that depends on another, as in "if you doubt, don't hold on too tight".
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Je te donne tout ce que j'ai
➔ Present tense
➔ This line uses the present tense to express an action that is currently happening, as in "I give you everything I have".
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Ça crépite, ça illumine, ça brille
➔ Repetition for emphasis
➔ The repetition of verbs in this line emphasizes the various qualities of love, as in "it crackles, it illuminates, it shines".
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Je t'aime, et je fais de mon mieux
➔ Present tense with conjunction
➔ This line combines two present tense clauses with a conjunction to express simultaneous actions, as in "I love you, and I do my best".
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C'est périlleux, je t'aime encore
➔ Adjective with a contrasting statement
➔ This line uses an adjective to describe a situation and contrasts it with a statement of love, as in "it's perilous, I still love you".
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Si mes mots te blessent, c'est pas de ta faute
➔ Conditional clause with negation
➔ This line combines a conditional clause with a negation to express a situation where the speaker takes responsibility, as in "if my words hurt you, it's not your fault".
Album: Mesdames

Mais je t'aime
Grand Corps Malade, Camille Lellouche

Nos plus belles années
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Derrière le brouillard
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Mais je t'aime
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Derrière le brouillard
Grand Corps Malade, Louane

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