Lyrics & Translation
Embark on an emotional journey with Louane's "Secret," a touching French ballad that delves into themes of self-acceptance and maternal love. Learning French through this song offers a unique opportunity to connect with heartfelt lyrics and relatable emotions, enriching your understanding of everyday French expressions and the nuances of personal storytelling in music. Its clear, intimate vocals make it an accessible and beautiful piece for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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secret /sə.kʁe/ B1 |
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mal /mal/ A1 |
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force /fɔʁs/ A2 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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grandir /ɡʁɑ̃.diʁ/ B1 |
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aimer /e.me/ A1 |
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heureuse /œ.ʁøz/ A2 |
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tomber /tɔ̃.be/ A2 |
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fragile /fʁa.ʒil/ B2 |
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facile /fa.sil/ A2 |
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croire /kʁwaʁ/ B1 |
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confier /kɔ̃.fje/ B2 |
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douce /dus/ B2 |
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pousser /pu.se/ B1 |
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espérer /ɛs.pə.ʁe/ B2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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erreur /e.ʁœʁ/ B1 |
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pleurer /plœ.ʁe/ B1 |
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noir /nwaʁ/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu sais, je suis pas prête à te voir grandir
➔ Infinitive after verb + preposition ('prêt(e) à')
➔ The structure "prêt(e) à + infinitive" expresses readiness or willingness to do something. Here, it indicates that the speaker is not ready to see the other person grow up.
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J'pourrais pas t'empêcher d'avoir mal
➔ Verb + "empêcher de" + infinitive
➔ "Empêcher de + infinitive" means "to prevent from doing something."
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Et même si je vais te protéger
➔ "Même si" + indicative (future simple here)
➔ "Même si" introduces a concession. It's followed by the indicative mood (not subjunctive). The use of the future simple "vais te protéger" indicates a future action.
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Sache que t'as en toi une force qui se déploie
➔ Relative pronoun "qui" introducing a relative clause.
➔ The relative pronoun "qui" refers back to "une force" and introduces the clause that describes it: "qui se déploie".
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Et j'apprends tous les jours à devenir douce
➔ Verb + "apprendre à" + infinitive
➔ "Apprendre à + infinitive" means "to learn how to do something."
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J'crois qu'j'ai pas fait le tour, j'attends que ça pousse
➔ "Attendre que" + subjunctive
➔ When using "attendre que," the subjunctive mood is required because it expresses uncertainty or anticipation about a future event. Here, the speaker is waiting for something to develop, which is not yet certain.
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C'est qu'toi tu feras pas la même erreur
➔ Future simple after "ce que"
➔ "Ce que" introduces a clause that expresses what the speaker hopes. The future simple is used to describe what the listener will do in the future.
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Qu'tu vas parfois pleurer dans le noir
➔ Future proche (aller + infinitive) expressing a future action.
➔ The "aller + infinitive" construction expresses a near future action, meaning it will happen soon or in the immediate future. It indicates the listener will cry in the dark sometimes.
Album: Sentiments
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maman
Louane

maman
Louane

Secret
Louane

JOUR 1
Louane

Avenir
Louane

Si t’étais là
Louane

No
Louane

Avenir
Louane

On était beau
Louane

Aimer à mort
Louane

Nos Secrets
Louane

Donne-moi ton coeur
Louane

On était beau
Louane

maman
Louane

Je vole
Louane

Derrière le brouillard
Grand Corps Malade, Louane

La mère à Titi
Louane

Jeune
Louane

Immobile
Louane

Les Étoiles
Louane
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