Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Zaz's "On ira," a song that transcends borders and languages. Through its captivating melody and inspiring lyrics, you can explore different cultures, celebrate humanity's rich diversity, and learn about the power of unity. This song offers a unique opportunity to connect with the world and discover the beauty in our differences, all while enjoying a piece of contemporary French music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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écouter /ekute/ A2 |
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rougir /ʁuʒiʁ/ B1 |
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nager /naʒe/ A1 |
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brûler /bʁyle/ B1 |
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ciel /sjɛl/ A1 |
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chance /ʃɑ̃s/ B1 |
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couleurs /ku.lœʁ/ A2 |
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différences /dif.e.ʁɑ̃s/ B2 |
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étoiles /e.twal/ A2 |
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grain /ɡʁɛ̃/ B1 |
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sable /sabl/ B2 |
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plume /plym/ B2 |
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horizon /ɔ.ʁi.zɔ̃/ B2 |
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saisons /sɛ.zɔ̃/ A2 |
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rivage /ʁi.vaʒ/ B2 |
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mer /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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désert /de.zɛʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On ira écouter Harlem au coin de Manhattan
➔ futur proche tense with 'aller' + infinitive
➔ 'Aller' (to go) is used with an infinitive to form the near future tense indicating a planned action.
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On verra brûler Bombay sous un feu de Bengale
➔ futur simple tense with 'ver' + infinitive
➔ 'Verre' (to see) in the future tense is used here to express expectation or prediction about an event happening.
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Et on verra brûler Bombay sous un feu de Bengale
➔ futur simple tense with 'ver' + infinitive, including the verb 'brûler' in infinitive
➔ The verb 'brûler' (to burn) is in its infinitive form, used with 'ver' in future tense to express an expectation of an event occurring.
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Vous êtes les étoiles, nous somme l'univers
➔ present tense of 'être' (to be)
➔ 'Être' (to be) in the present tense is used here to describe the state of being or identity.
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Vous êtes un grain de sable, nous sommes le désert
➔ present tense of 'être' with indefinite article 'un' and noun phrase
➔ The phrase uses 'être' in the present tense with 'un' + noun to compare or symbolize the metaphorical relationships.
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Vous êtes les saisons et nous sommes la terre
➔ present tense of 'être' in plural form
➔ 'Être' in plural form indicates the subjects are plural and emphasizes the poetic metaphor.
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Si
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Le long de la route
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Sous le ciel de Paris
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Paris sera toujours Paris
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La fée
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Sains et saufs
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Je pardonne
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Sous le ciel de Paris
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Comme ci, comme ça
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Mes souvenirs de toi
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Ma valse
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Dans ma rue
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