Lyrics & Translation
Discover the charm of French songwriting with Gauvain Sers' "Pourvu." This song, a hopeful and whimsical ode to finding the perfect partner, offers a wonderful glimpse into contemporary French chanson. Learn new vocabulary and nuances of desire and aspiration through its unique lyrical style.
Key Vocabulary
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trouve /tʁuv/ A2 |
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ridicule /ʁi.dikyl/ B1 |
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phrase /fʁɑz/ A2 |
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marquée /maʁ.ke/ B2 |
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pull /pυl/ A2 |
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vieux /vjø/ A2 |
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prononce /pʁɔ.nɔ̃s/ B1 |
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intermittent /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.mi.tɑ̃/ B2 |
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train /tʁɛ̃/ A2 |
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appelle /a‿pɛl/ A2 |
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Gauvain /ɡovɛ̃/ C1 |
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m'appelle /m‿a.pɛl/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Pourvu qu'elle trouve pas ridicule
➔ Subjunctive mood used after 'pourvu que' to express a wish or hope.
➔ The phrase 'pourvu que' translates to 'provided that' or 'as long as', indicating a condition for the wish.
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Pourvu qu'elle prenne pas le premier train
➔ Negative form in the subjunctive mood.
➔ The phrase 'prenne pas' uses the subjunctive form of 'prendre' in a negative structure.
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Pourvu qu'elle ait le sens de l'amour
➔ Subjunctive mood expressing a desire for a quality.
➔ The phrase 'ait le sens' indicates a wish for her to possess a sense of love.
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Pourvu qu'elle lise les cartes Michelin
➔ Subjunctive mood used to express a wish regarding an action.
➔ The phrase 'lise les cartes' indicates a wish for her to read the Michelin maps.
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Pourvu qu'elle soit le genre de compagne
➔ Subjunctive mood expressing a wish for a type of person.
➔ The phrase 'soit le genre' indicates a wish for her to be a certain type of companion.
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Pourvu qu'elle se moque un peu d'moi
➔ Subjunctive mood expressing a wish for a playful attitude.
➔ The phrase 'se moque' indicates a wish for her to tease or make fun of him playfully.
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Pourvu qu'elle aime cette chanson
➔ Subjunctive mood expressing a wish for a preference.
➔ The phrase 'aime cette chanson' indicates a wish for her to like this song.
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