Lyrics & Translation
Explore the iconic French song "Quelque chose de Tennessee" by Johnny Hallyday. This song, a tribute to playwright Tennessee Williams, delves into themes of passionate living and the universal dream of another life. Learn how this song blends rock and French chanson to capture a deep emotional resonance, offering a unique perspective on the human condition.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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faibles /fɛbl/ B1 |
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merveilleux /mɛʁ.vɛ.jø/ B2 |
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grâce /ɡʁɑs/ B2 |
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main /mɛ̃/ A1 |
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épaule /e.pol/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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tendre /tɑ̃dʁ/ B1 |
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légère /le.ʒɛʁ/ B1 |
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volonté /vɔ.lɔ̃.te/ B2 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A1 |
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désir /de.ziʁ/ B1 |
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fou /fu/ B1 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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force /fɔʁs/ A2 |
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infini /ɛ̃.fi.ni/ B2 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ A1 |
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envie /ɑ̃.vi/ B1 |
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bruit /bʁɥi/ A2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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fièvre /fjɛvʁ/ B2 |
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corps /kɔʁ/ A1 |
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démoli /de.mɔ.li/ B2 |
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cri /kʁi/ A2 |
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étoile /e.twal/ A2 |
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seul /sœl/ A1 |
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ami /a.mi/ A1 |
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ville /vil/ A1 |
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sentiment /sɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Il faut qu'une main posée sur votre épaule vous pousse vers la vie.
➔ Subjunctive mood used after expressions of necessity.
➔ The phrase "Il faut que" requires the subjunctive form of the verb.
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On a tous quelque chose en nous de Tennessee.
➔ Use of indefinite pronoun 'on' to refer to people in general.
➔ The pronoun "on" is commonly used in French to mean 'we' or 'people'.
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Ce désir fou de vivre une autre vie.
➔ Use of adjective 'fou' to express intensity.
➔ The adjective "fou" intensifies the desire being described.
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Y a peu d'amour avec tellement d'envie.
➔ Use of 'il y a' to indicate existence.
➔ The phrase "Y a" is a colloquial form of "Il y a" meaning 'there is/are'.
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À l'heure où d'autres s'aiment à la folie.
➔ Use of the subjunctive in a temporal clause.
➔ The phrase indicates a condition that is not certain, hence the subjunctive.
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Ainsi disparut Tennessee.
➔ Use of the simple past tense for completed actions.
➔ The verb "disparut" indicates that the action of disappearing is complete.
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Il flotte un sentiment comme une envie.
➔ Use of 'il' as an impersonal subject.
➔ The phrase "Il flotte" suggests a general feeling rather than a specific subject.
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