Lyrics & Translation
Explore the powerful French lyrics of Stromae's "Papaoutai," a song that delves into the universal theme of fatherhood and absence. Through its catchy melody and poignant storytelling, "Papaoutai" offers a unique opportunity to connect with French culture and explore profound emotions.
Key Vocabulary
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papa /pa.pa/ A1 |
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maman /ma.mɑ̃/ A1 |
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dire /diːʁ/ A1 |
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aller /a.le/ A1 |
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chercher /ʃɛʁ.ʃe/ A2 |
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trouver /tʁu.ve/ A2 |
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travailler /tʁa.va.je/ A2 |
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parler /paʁ.le/ A1 |
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cacher /ka.ʃe/ B1 |
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compter /kɔ̃.te/ A2 |
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doigt /dwa/ A2 |
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croire /kʁwaʁ/ B1 |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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disparaître /di.spa.ʁɛtʁ/ B2 |
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bébé /be.be/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dites-moi d'où il vient
➔ Imperative form used for giving commands or requests.
➔ The phrase "Dites-moi" is an imperative form meaning "Tell me".
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Maman dit que lorsqu'on cherche bien
➔ Use of conjunctions to connect clauses.
➔ The word "lorsqu'on" connects the idea of searching well with the result.
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Où est ton papa ?
➔ Interrogative form for asking questions.
➔ The phrase "Où est" is used to ask about the location of someone.
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Il sait ce qui ne va pas
➔ Use of relative pronouns to introduce relative clauses.
➔ The phrase "ce qui" introduces the clause explaining what he knows.
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Serons-nous détestables ?
➔ Future simple tense for expressing future actions.
➔ The phrase "Serons-nous" indicates a question about future possibilities.
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Tout le monde sait comment on fait des bébés
➔ General statements using the present tense.
➔ The phrase "Tout le monde sait" indicates a general truth.
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Mais personne sait comment on fait des papas
➔ Contrastive conjunctions to show opposition.
➔ The word "Mais" introduces a contrast to the previous statement.
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