Lyrics & Translation
Discover Corneille's 'Pause,' a song that blends retro soul and R&B with a message of intergenerational encouragement. Learn French through its uplifting lyrics that celebrate youth's potential and the wisdom of experienced artists, offering a unique cultural and linguistic immersion.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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pause /poːz/ A2 |
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horizon /həˈraɪzən/ B1 |
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scintille /sɛ̃.tij/ B2 |
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étoiles /e.twal/ A1 |
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brille /bʁij/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A1 |
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garde /ɡaʁd/ A2 |
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étrange /e.tʁɑ̃ʒ/ B1 |
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futur /fy.tyʁ/ A2 |
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rage /ʁaʒ/ B2 |
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murs /myʁ/ A1 |
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enfer /ɑ̃.fɛʁ/ B1 |
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jeunesse /ʒœ.nɛs/ B1 |
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doute /dut/ B1 |
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jaloux /ʒa.lu/ B1 |
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blesse /blɛs/ B1 |
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tableau /ta.blo/ B1 |
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cibles /sibl/ B2 |
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avenir /av.niʁ/ B1 |
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rêvais /ʁe.vɛ/ A2 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu changes les règles du jeu
➔ Present tense with 's' ending for third person singular
➔ This is the simple present tense conjugation for third person singular, indicating a habitual or general truth.
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Si je mets le doute dans ton parfait
➔ Use of 'si' to introduce a conditional clause with the present tense
➔ 'Si' introduces a conditional clause expressing a possible condition, with the verb in present tense.
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T'es à peu de choses D'être plus grand
➔ Expression of approximation using 'à' + noun
➔ 'À peu de' means 'almost' or 'nearly', expressing approximation.
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Ne perds jamais ta douce rage
➔ Negative form with 'ne' + verb + 'jamais' for emphasis
➔ Negation with 'ne' and 'jamais' means 'never', emphasizing the importance of maintaining 'ta douce rage'.
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Tomber des murs
➔ Infinitive verb phrase expressed in 'déjà' construction
➔ An infinitive phrase indicating the action of breaking down barriers or walls.
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Ça vient et chaque fois ça passe
➔ Present tense with 'ça' (it) as subject, showing habitual or repeated action
➔ Using the present tense to describe actions that occur regularly or repeatedly.
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Même si ça me rend fou
➔ Expressing contrast using 'même si' (even if / although)
➔ 'Même si' introduces a concessive clause indicating contrast or surprise.
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Tout le monde
Corneille

Les marchands de rêves
Corneille

A L'Horizon
Kery James, Corneille
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