Lyrics & Translation
Discover the timeless allure of Paris through Zaz's heartfelt rendition of "Paris sera toujours Paris." This classic chanson, reinterpreted with a modern flair, invites you to connect with the enduring spirit and vibrant culture of the City of Light. By exploring its lyrics, you can immerse yourself in the French language and experience the unique emotion that Paris evokes.
Key Vocabulary
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mettre /mɛtʁ/ B1 |
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passer /pase/ A2 |
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mettre /mɛtʁ/ B1 |
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fenêtres /fɛtʁɑ̃tʁ/ A2 |
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passer /pase/ A2 |
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éclat /eklɑ/ B2 |
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obscurité /ɔbskyʁi.te/ B2 |
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courage /kuʁaʒ/ B2 |
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humeur /œmœʁ/ B2 |
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quand /kɑ̃/ A1 |
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limiter /limate/ B2 |
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dépense /depɑ̃s/ B2 |
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élégance /e.le.ɡɑ̃s/ C1 |
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dépense /depɑ̃s/ B2 |
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précaution /pʁekɔsjɔ̃/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Par précaution on a beau mettre...
➔ Avoir beau + infinitive
➔ "Avoir beau" expresses that despite efforts, the desired result isn't achieved. Here, despite the precautions taken, Paris's spirit remains.
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Paris sera toujours Paris
➔ Future Simple (sera) with toujours
➔ Expressing a certainty about the future, and adding "toujours" to emphasize that this will always be the case.
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Plus on réduit son éclairage, Plus on voit briller son courage
➔ Comparative structure: "Plus... plus..."
➔ This construction expresses a direct relationship between two increasing or decreasing quantities. The more the lighting is reduced, the more its courage shines.
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Pour qu'à ce bruit chacun s'entraîne
➔ Subjunctive mood after "pour que"
➔ "Pour que" introduces a purpose or goal, requiring the subjunctive mood in the dependent clause. It expresses the *purpose* of everyone training for this noise.
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On aura beau par des ukases, Nous couper l'veau et même le jazz
➔ Avoir beau + infinitive (again)
➔ Reiterating the "avoir beau" structure, emphasizing the futility of trying to suppress Parisian culture, even with decrees.
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Bien que ma foi, depuis octobre, Les robes soient beaucoup plus sobres
➔ Subjunctive mood after "bien que"
➔ "Bien que" (although) expresses a concession, which triggers the use of the subjunctive. Even though the dresses *are* (subjunctive) more subdued...
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Sa distinction, son élégance N'en ont alors que plus de prix
➔ Ne...que + comparative ('only...the more')
➔ The "ne...que" structure restricts and emphasizes that its elegance only gains more value in the face of limitations.
Album: Paris
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