Pour la peine – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the spirit of the French Revolution through "Pour la peine," a moving song from the musical '1789 Les Amants de la Bastille.' This song offers a glimpse into French history and the language of revolution, teaching listeners about hope, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for a better world. Explore the rich vocabulary and emotional depth of the lyrics, and immerse yourself in the story of love and liberty.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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rêves /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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fleurs /flœʁ/ A2 |
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douleurs /du.lœʁ/ B1 |
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innocence /i.nɔ.sɑ̃s/ B2 |
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larmes /laʁm/ B1 |
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changer /ʃɑ̃ʒe/ A2 |
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histoire /is.twaʁ/ B1 |
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erreurs /e.ʁœʁ/ B1 |
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blessures /ble.syʁ/ B2 |
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pères /pɛʁ/ A2 |
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frères /fʁɛʁ/ A2 |
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prix /pʁi/ A2 |
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libres /libʁ/ B1 |
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tonnent /tɔ.n/ B1 |
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résonnent /ʁe.zɔ.n/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quand la peur s'immisce dans nos illusions
➔ Use of the present tense with 'quand' to indicate a time clause.
➔ The sentence uses the **present tense** following 'quand' to describe what happens when fear enters.
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Les canons tonnent, canons tonnent
➔ The use of the present tense in repeated clauses to emphasize ongoing action.
➔ Repetition of the **present tense** 'tonnent' (thunder) emphasizes the ongoing sound of cannons.
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On veut des rêves qui nous soulèvent
➔ Use of the relative clause 'qui nous soulèvent' to describe the dreams.
➔ The **relative clause** 'qui nous soulèvent' (that uplift us) describes the dreams as uplifting.
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On doit pouvoir changer l'Histoire
➔ Modal verb structures 'doit pouvoir' indicating ability and obligation.
➔ The **modal construction** 'doit pouvoir' expresses both **necessity** and **possibility** to change history.
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Au nom des droits de l'homme
➔ Use of 'au nom de' to indicate 'in the name of' or 'on behalf of'.
➔ The phrase **'au nom de'** expresses acting on behalf of or in the interest of a cause, such as human rights.
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Nous apprendrons par cœur la démesure
➔ Use of the future tense 'apprendrons' with 'nous' to express an intention or promise.
➔ The **future tense** 'apprendrons' (we will learn) expresses a sense of commitment or determination.
Album: 1789 les amants de la bastille
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