Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the magic of "Sous l'océan" from Disney's The Little Mermaid! This lively, calypso-inspired song, performed by Sebastian the crab, is a delightful exploration of underwater life. Learn about the joyous celebration and the persuasive message it carries, all while enjoying the infectious rhythm and imaginative lyrics that make this song a timeless classic.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A2 |
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mer /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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calamité /kalami.te/ B2 |
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plonger /plɔ̃ʒe/ B1 |
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poisson /pwa.sɔ̃/ A1 |
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vagues /vaɡ/ B1 |
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sable /sabl/ B2 |
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rythme /ʁitm/ B1 |
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fantastique /fɑ̃.tas.tik/ B2 |
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dynamite /dinamite/ B2 |
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tambouille /tɑ̃.buj/ B2 |
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gym-jam /dʒɪm dʒæm/ B2 |
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transe /tʁɑ̃z/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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La vie sous la mer, c'est bien mieux que la vie qu'ils ont sur la terre.
➔ Comparative structure (better than)
➔ The phrase 'c'est bien mieux que' indicates a comparison between two situations.
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Là-haut, ils bossent toute la journée, esclavage et prisonniers.
➔ Present tense for habitual actions
➔ The use of 'bossent' indicates a regular activity in the present.
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On déambule, on fait des bulles.
➔ Use of 'on' as an indefinite subject
➔ 'On' is often used in French to mean 'we' or 'people' in general.
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C'est les rois du rap.
➔ Use of 'c'est' for identification
➔ 'C'est' is used to identify or define something or someone.
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La vie est super, mieux que sur la terre.
➔ Adjective use with 'est' for description
➔ The adjective 'super' describes the noun 'vie'.
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C'est frénétique, c'est fantastique.
➔ Repetition for emphasis
➔ The repetition of 'c'est' emphasizes the excitement of the situation.
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On a les clim-clams pour faire une gym-jam.
➔ Use of informal language and slang
➔ The term 'gym-jam' is a playful expression indicating fun.
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