Lyrics & Translation
Learning French becomes a deeply moving experience with Madame Monsieur's "Mercy." The song's clear and narrative-driven lyrics tell the poignant, true story of a baby born at sea. Its simple, repetitive phrases make it an accessible and compelling song for language learners to connect with a significant contemporary issue while practicing their French.
Key Vocabulary
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morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A2 |
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born /bɔːrn/ A2 |
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name /neɪm/ A2 |
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mercy /ˈmɜːrsi/ B1 |
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sea /siː/ A2 |
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life /laɪf/ A2 |
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war /wɔːr/ B1 |
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children /ˈtʃɪl.drən/ A2 |
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ship /ʃɪp/ B1 |
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chance /tʃæns/ B2 |
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survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B2 |
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cry /kraɪ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je suis née ce matin
➔ Passé Composé (Past Tense)
➔ The phrase uses the auxiliary verb 'être' to form the past tense, indicating a completed action.
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On a quitté la maison, c'était la guerre
➔ Imparfait (Imperfect Tense)
➔ The use of 'c'était' indicates a background situation or ongoing state in the past.
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Je suis tous ces enfants
➔ Present Tense
➔ The present tense is used to express a general truth or a current state.
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On m'a tendu la main
➔ Passive Voice
➔ The passive voice emphasizes the action done to the subject rather than who performed the action.
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Je vivrai cent-mille ans
➔ Future Simple
➔ The future simple tense is used to express actions that will happen in the future.
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Merci, merci, je vais bien merci
➔ Present Tense with Repetition
➔ Repetition in the present tense emphasizes gratitude and well-being.
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