Lyrics & Translation
Explore the French language and the universal theme of seeking meaning through Louise Attaque's "Sortir de l'ordinaire." This song, with its evocative lyrics and folk-rock sound, offers a window into French culture and a relatable message about breaking free from the mundane.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sphère /sfɛʁ/ B1 |
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planète /pla.nɛ.t/ B1 |
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pressés /pʁɛ.se/ A2 |
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sincères /sɛ̃.sɛʁ/ B1 |
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amoureux /a.mu.ʁø/ B1 |
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solitaires /sɔ.li.tɛʁ/ B2 |
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envolent /ɑ̃.vɔ.lɛ/ B2 |
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guerre /gɛʁ/ A2 |
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histoire /is.twaʁ/ A2 |
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lumière /lɥi.ɛʁ/ A2 |
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sortir /sɔʁ.tiʁ/ A2 |
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ordinaire /ɔʁ.dinɛʁ/ B2 |
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sortie /sɔʁ.ti/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Certains sont pressés, les hommes sont sincères
➔ Adjective + 'sont' + adjective
➔ Using adjectives after the verb 'sont' (are) to describe subjects
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Certains voudraient eux-mêmes, d'eux-mêmes se défaire
➔ Reflexive pronoun + 'eux-mêmes' + verb
➔ Using reflexive pronouns and 'eux-mêmes' to emphasize self-directed actions
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Y a ceux qui sont entiers, les autres sur les nerfs
➔ Relative pronoun + 'qui' + verb
➔ Using relative pronouns 'qui' to connect clauses and describe subject characteristics
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Qui veulent entrer dans l'histoire, entrer dans la lumière
➔ Verb + infinitive phrase to express purpose
➔ Using the infinitive form after 'vouloir' to express desire or purpose
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Mais la plupart voudraient juste sortir de l'ordinaire
➔ Use of 'voudraient' (conditional tense of 'vouloir') + adverb 'juste' + infinitive
➔ Using the conditional tense 'voudraient' to express hypothetical desire
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Mais la plupart voudraient juste sortir de l'ordinaire
➔ Conditional tense + adverb + infinitive
➔ Construct expressing hypothetical desire with conditional tense and adverb
Album: Planète Terre
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