Lyrics & Translation
Discover the beautiful French language through Louane's moving song 'Maman'. This heartfelt ballad offers a chance to learn tender and emotional vocabulary related to family, love, and memory. The lyrics are clear and sung with sincere emotion, making it easier to connect with the words and their meaning, providing a touching and memorable way to practice your French.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amour /amuʁ/ A2 |
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vie /vj/ A2 |
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langue /lɑ̃ɡ/ B1 |
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question /kɛs.tjɔ̃/ A2 |
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maman /mamɑ̃/ A1 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ B1 |
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main /mɛ̃/ A1 |
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mieux /mjø/ A2 |
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compter /kɔ̃tɛ/ B1 |
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arrêter /aʁɛte/ B1 |
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vouloir /vulwaʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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il y a plus d'amour il y a plus de lit
➔ Use of 'il y a' to indicate existence.
➔ The phrase "il y a" translates to "there is" or "there are" in English, indicating the presence of something.
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j'ai bien changé j'ai bien grandi
➔ Use of the present perfect tense to indicate past actions with relevance to the present.
➔ The phrase "j'ai bien changé" means "I have changed well," indicating a significant transformation.
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j'ai arrêté de compter les années
➔ Use of 'arrêter de' to express stopping an action.
➔ The phrase "j'ai arrêté de compter" means "I have stopped counting," indicating a cessation of an activity.
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c'est moi qu'elle appelle maman
➔ Use of 'c'est' to emphasize identity.
➔ The phrase "c'est moi" translates to "it's me," emphasizing the speaker's identity.
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maman j'ai trouvé l'amour indélbile
➔ Use of 'avoir' to indicate possession.
➔ The phrase "j'ai trouvé" means "I have found," indicating the acquisition of something.
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quand il me tient la main
➔ Use of 'quand' to introduce a subordinate clause.
➔ The phrase "quand il me tient" means "when he holds my hand," indicating a condition or time.
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merci beaucoup than you
➔ Use of 'merci' to express gratitude.
➔ The phrase "merci beaucoup" means "thank you very much," a common expression of gratitude.
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