Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the passionate and complex world of Stromae's "Te Quiero." This song masterfully blends Spanish and French to explore the tumultuous emotions of love, revealing the raw and often contradictory feelings that can exist within relationships. By understanding its poignant lyrics and unique blend of house and eurodance, you can gain insight into the deeper layers of human connection and expression.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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jeux /ʒø/ A1 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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enfant /ɑ̃fɑ̃/ A1 |
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aime /ɛm/ A1 |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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doux /du/ A2 |
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bas /bɑ/ A2 |
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juge /ʒyʒ/ B1 |
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imagine /imaʒin/ B1 |
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ombre /ɔ̃bʁ/ B1 |
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déteste /detɛst/ B2 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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souffrir /sufʁiʁ/ B2 |
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tort /tɔʁ/ B2 |
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choix /ʃwa/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'voudrais être son ombre
➔ conditional tense with 'voudrais' (je voudrais) + infinitive
➔ Expresses a wish or desire in a polite or hypothetical manner.
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On s'dira "oui"
➔ Reflexive verb in present tense 'se dire' (to say to oneself / others), conjugated as 's'dira'
➔ Indicates a reflexive action where the subject and the object are the same, here used in a future tense with 'on' (we/one).
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Je l'aime à mort
➔ Direct object pronoun 'l'' + verb 'aimer' (to love) + adverbial phrase 'à mort' (to death, extremely)
➔ Expresses an intense, profound love, with 'à mort' emphasizing the extremity of emotion.
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Je l'aime encore
➔ Adverb 'encore' (still, again) used after the verb 'aimer' (to love) to indicate continuing love
➔ Conveys that the speaker's love remains despite circumstances, reaffirming ongoing affection.
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Je l'aime à mort, je l'aime à mort
➔ Repetition of 'à mort' (to death, extremely) with 'l'' + verb 'aimer' (to love) for emphasis
➔ Uses repetition and an intensifying phrase to emphasize the depth and strength of love.
Album: Multitude

L’enfer
Stromae

tous les mêmes
Stromae

Formidable
Stromae

Carmen
Stromae

ta fête
Stromae

Fils de joie
Stromae

Te Quiero
Stromae

bâtard
Stromae

L’enfer
Stromae

Santé
Stromae

Santé
Stromae
Same Singer

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Stromae, Pomme, Coldplay

L’enfer
Stromae

papaoutai
Stromae

Alors on danse
Stromae

tous les mêmes
Stromae

Formidable
Stromae

Carmen
Stromae

ta fête
Stromae

La pluie
OrelSan, Stromae

Quand c’est ?
Stromae

Fils de joie
Stromae

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Stromae, Pomme

Te Quiero
Stromae

bâtard
Stromae

Mauvaise journée
Stromae

L’enfer
Stromae

Santé
Stromae

Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Stromae, Pomme

avf
Stromae

Santé
Stromae
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