On ne meurt pas – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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fragile /fraˈʒil/ B2 |
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vivre /vivʁ/ A1 |
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idylle /i.dil/ B2 |
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utile /y.til/ B1 |
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inutile /i.ny.til/ B2 |
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tranquille /tʁɑ̃.kil/ B1 |
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asile /a.zil/ B2 |
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reptile /ʁɛp.til/ B2 |
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île /il/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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T'es si fragile, sur un fil
➔ Use of 'si' as an intensifier before an adjective.
➔ The word "si" amplifies the adjective "fragile", meaning 'so fragile'.
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Vivre seul ou vivre son idylle
➔ Infinitive used as a noun (subject of the phrase). Use of 'ou' to show alternatives.
➔ "Vivre" is the infinitive of the verb 'to live' and functions as the subject. "ou" means 'or', presenting two options. "son idylle" is 'his/her idyll'.
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On ne meurt pas en une seule fois
➔ Impersonal pronoun 'on'. Negative construction with 'ne...pas'. 'En une seule fois' is an adverbial phrase.
➔ "On" is equivalent to 'we' or 'one' in English. "Ne...pas" creates a negative statement, meaning 'not'. "En une seule fois" means 'in one go' or 'all at once'.
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Être utile et parfois inutile
➔ Infinitive 'être' used as a noun. Use of 'et' (and) and 'parfois' (sometimes) to connect contrasting adjectives.
➔ "Être" (to be) functions as a noun here. The sentence expresses the contrast between being useful and sometimes useless.
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Si tranquille et parfois à l'asile
➔ Use of 'si' again as an intensifier before an adjective. Use of the preposition 'à' indicating location.
➔ "Si" emphasizes "tranquille", meaning 'so calm'. "À l'asile" means 'at the asylum'.