Lyrics & Translation
Explore the poignant French song "Noir et blanc" by Florent Pagny, a track that uses stark imagery to comment on the state of the world. Through its evocative lyrics and melancholic tone, the song offers a unique perspective on societal issues, allowing listeners to reflect on the complexities of life and the nuances often missed in a black-and-white view.
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings | 
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| vue /vy/A2 | 
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| cerveau /sɛʁ.vo/B1 | 
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| clair /klɛʁ/A2 | 
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| foncé /fɔ̃.se/B1 | 
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| jour /ʒuʁ/A1 | 
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| nuit /nɥi/A1 | 
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| piano /pja.no/A1 | 
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| échiquier /e.ʃi.kje/B2 | 
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| monde /mɔ̃d/A1 | 
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| noir /nwaʁ/A1 | 
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| blanc /blɑ̃/A1 | 
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| rêves /ʁɛv/A2 | 
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| sang /sɑ̃/A2 | 
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| terre /tɛʁ/A1 | 
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| or /ɔʁ/A1 | 
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| argent /aʁ.ʒɑ̃/A1 | 
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| colère /kɔ.lɛʁ/B1 | 
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| ciel /sjɛl/A2 | 
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| fusils /fy.zi/B1 | 
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Key Grammar Structures
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                    Est-ce ma vue qui a baissé ➔ Inversion with 'Est-ce que' for questions; Relative pronoun 'qui' ➔ Instead of 'Ma vue a baissé?', the structure 'Est-ce ma vue *qui* a baissé' emphasizes the subject of the question ('my vision'). 'Qui' introduces a relative clause describing the subject. 
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                    Y vois-je trop clair ou trop foncé ➔ Inversion with pronoun before the verb; Adverb 'trop' + adjective ➔ 'Vois-je' is the inverted form of 'Je vois' (I see), used for asking a question. 'Trop clair' means 'too bright' and 'trop foncé' means 'too dark'. 
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                    Fait-il trop jour, ou nuit trop tôt ➔ Impersonal verb 'faire' in questions; Adverb 'trop' modifying noun ➔ 'Fait-il' is the interrogative form of 'Il fait' (it is/makes), referring to the weather/time of day. 'Trop jour' (too much day/daylight) and 'nuit trop tôt' (night too early) use 'trop' to indicate excess. 
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                    Est-ce d'avoir trop longtemps fixé ➔ 'Est-ce que' + 'de' + infinitive ➔ This construction introduces a possible reason or cause. 'Est-ce *de*...' translates to 'Is it because of...'. 'Avoir trop longtemps fixé' is the infinitive form expressing the action of staring for too long. 
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                    Comme dans les cinémas d'antan ➔ Comparative 'comme' + preposition 'dans' + noun. ➔ 'Comme' introduces a comparison. Here, it compares the speaker's perception to the experience of old cinemas. 'D'antan' means 'of yesteryear' or 'old'. 
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                    Sur tous ceux qui en crèvent ➔ Preposition 'sur' + demonstrative pronoun 'ceux' + relative pronoun 'qui' + pronoun 'en' ➔ 'Ceux qui' means 'those who'. 'En' refers to something previously mentioned (likely the 'rêves' from 'trafiquants de rêves'). 'Crèvent' is an informal verb meaning 'to die'. 
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                    Qui vient soudain rayer la nuit ➔ Relative pronoun 'qui' + verb 'venir' + adverb 'soudain' + verb infinitive ➔ 'Qui' acts as the subject of the verb 'vient'. 'Venir' + infinitive means 'to come to do something' or 'to happen to do something'. 'Rayer' means 'to cross out' or 'to erase'. 
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                    Pour ne plus avoir à revoir ➔ Purpose clause with 'pour' + negative 'ne...plus' + verb 'avoir' + 'à' + infinitive ➔ 'Pour ne plus...' expresses a purpose of avoiding something. 'Avoir à' + infinitive means 'to have to'. So, 'Pour ne plus avoir à revoir' means 'In order to no longer have to see again'. 
Album: Aime La vie
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                    Ma Liberté De Penser
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                    Le Soldat
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                    La beauté du doute
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                    Là Où Je T'Emmènerai
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                    Le présent d'abord
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                    Si une chanson
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                    Encore
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                    L'instinct
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