Toi + Moi – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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danse /dɑ̃s/ A1 |
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chance /ʃɑ̃s/ A2 |
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rêves /rɛv/ A2 |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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envie /ɑ̃.vi/ B1 |
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force /fɔʁs/ A2 |
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courage /ku.ʁaʒ/ B1 |
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froid /fʁwa/ A1 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A1 |
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malheurs /ma.lœʁ/ B2 |
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chanson /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/ A1 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ B1 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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yeux /jø/ A1 |
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heureux /œ.ʁø/ A2 |
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bras /bʁa/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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plus moi
➔ Comparative and additive structure using 'plus' to indicate 'more' of something
➔ The phrase 'plus moi' uses 'plus' as an adverb meaning 'more,' combining with 'moi' to imply 'more than me' or 'additional me.'
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Tout est possible, tout est réalisable
➔ Reinforcement of the structure 'tout est' (everything is) with adjectives to express possibility and feasibility
➔ 'Tout est' means 'everything is,' and when followed by adjectives like 'possible' and 'réalisable,' it emphasizes the limitless potential or capability.
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Allez, laissez faire l'insouciance
➔ Imperative form using 'Allez' (go, come on) combined with the infinitive 'laisser faire' (let go, allow), expressing encouragement or urging
➔ 'Allez' is an imperative expression meaning 'Go!' or 'Come on!' and 'laisser faire' means 'to let go' or 'to allow.' Together, they encourage action or freedom to act.
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Elle vous invite à entrer dans la ronde
➔ Use of the verb 'inviter' (to invite) in the present tense and 'à' + infinitive to express invitation or suggestion
➔ 'Elle vous invite' means 'She invites you,' with 'à entrer dans la ronde' implying 'to join the dance or circle,' using the preposition 'à' + infinitive to connect the invitation.
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Je veux te voir des étoiles dans les yeux
➔ Use of the verb 'vouloir' (to want) in the present tense followed by 'te voir' (to see you) and a direct object 'des étoiles' (stars), with 'dans les yeux' as a prepositional phrase for 'in the eyes'
➔ 'Je veux te voir des étoiles dans les yeux' means 'I want to see stars in your eyes,' expressing a desire to see beauty, happiness, or wonder in someone.