Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Toujours debout" by Renaud, a powerful song that signifies resilience and a direct response to those who had written him off. Through its lyrics and energetic delivery, listeners can feel Renaud's defiance and his deep appreciation for his fanbase, offering a window into the artist's personal journey and the enduring spirit of French chanson.
Key Vocabulary
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vivant /vi.vɑ̃/ B1 |
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banane /ba.nan/ A2 |
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debout /də.bu/ A2 |
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retapé /ʁə.ta.pe/ B2 |
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ressuscité /ʁɛ.sys.si.te/ C1 |
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tomber /tɔ̃.be/ A2 |
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hécatombe /ɛk.a.tɔm/ C2 |
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mortes /mɔʁt/ A2 |
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chasseur /ʃa.sœʁ/ B2 |
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papiers /pa.pje/ A2 |
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entrer /ɑ̃.tʁe/ A1 |
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merci /mɛʁ.si/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Toujours vivant, rassurez vous
➔ Present participle used as an adjective.
➔ The phrase "*Toujours vivant*" means "Always alive" and uses the present participle "vivant" to describe the subject.
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Il est pas né ou mal barré
➔ Negation with 'ne...pas'.
➔ The phrase "*Il est pas né*" translates to "He is not born" using the negation structure.
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Dites à ces trous du cul
➔ Imperative form.
➔ The phrase "*Dites à ces trous du cul*" means "Tell those assholes" and uses the imperative form to give a command.
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Je veux continuer nom de nom
➔ Use of 'vouloir' to express desire.
➔ The phrase "*Je veux continuer*" means "I want to continue" and expresses a strong desire.
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Chanter pour tous les sauvageons
➔ Infinitive used to express purpose.
➔ The phrase "*Chanter pour tous les sauvageons*" means "To sing for all the wild ones" and uses the infinitive to indicate purpose.
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Je n'vous ai jamais oubliés
➔ Use of 'ne...jamais' for negation.
➔ The phrase "*Je n'vous ai jamais oubliés*" translates to "I have never forgotten you" using the negation structure.
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