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
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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.
Same Singer
Bon voyage
Corneille
Le bonheur
Corneille
Pause
Corneille
Des Pères, des Hommes et des Frères
Corneille
Les sommets de nos vies
Corneille
Tout le monde
Corneille
Les marchands de rêves
Corneille
A L'Horizon
Kery James, Corneille
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