Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the poignant yet empowering world of La Zarra's 'Tu t'en iras' to explore modern French lyricism and idiomatic expressions. This platinum-certified hit beautifully combines classic French chanson with urban pop, offering a unique opportunity to experience rich emotional storytelling and contemporary musical styles, making it an excellent song for French language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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goûter /ɡute/ A2 |
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douter /dute/ B1 |
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lasser /lase/ B2 |
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vouloir /vulwa/ A2 |
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croire /kʁwaʁ/ A2 |
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brimer /bʁime/ C1 |
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exprimer /ɛksprime/ B1 |
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redouter /ʁədute/ B2 |
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homme /ɔm/ A1 |
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attendre /atɑ̃dʁ/ A1 |
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grandir /ɡʁɑ̃diʁ/ A2 |
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effort /ɛfɔʁ/ A2 |
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dévorer /devɔʁe/ B1 |
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changer /ʃɑ̃ʒe/ A2 |
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force /fɔʁs/ A2 |
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état /eta/ A2 |
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noir /nwaʁ/ A1 |
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foi /fwa/ A2 |
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autre /otʁ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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MÊME SANS GOÛTER, MÊME SANS DOUTER
➔ Use of 'Même sans' + infinitive
➔ Expresses doing something *without* tasting or doubting. 'Même sans' implies 'even without'.
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MAIS MOI JE M’EN VOULAIS
➔ Reflexive verb 's'en vouloir' and the use of pronoun 'en'
➔ 'S'en vouloir' means 'to blame oneself'. The 'en' here refers to the thing one is blaming oneself for, often related to a prior situation. 'Moi je' is used for emphasis.
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MOI J’M’EN DOUTAIS, TU T’EN IRAS, COMME TOUS LES AUTRES HOMMES AVANT TOI
➔ Future tense ('Tu t'en iras'), comparative structure ('comme tous les autres...') and pronoun 'en'
➔ 'Tu t'en iras' is the future tense of the reflexive verb 's'en aller' (to leave). 'Comme tous les autres...' compares the subject to other men. The 'en' implies leaving a situation/relationship.
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JE N’ATTENDAIS PAS QUE TU LE SOIS
➔ Subjunctive mood after 'attendre que'
➔ The verb 'attendre que' (to wait for/expect that) requires the subjunctive mood in the dependent clause. 'Le sois' is the subjunctive form of 'être'.
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J’ME SENS BRIMÉE, DU MAL À M’EXPRIMER
➔ Impersonal expression 'avoir du mal à' + infinitive
➔ 'Avoir du mal à' means 'to have difficulty in/with'. It's followed by an infinitive. 'Je me sens brimée' uses the verb 'brimer' meaning to bully or mistreat.
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AUTANT TE DIRE QUE J’M’ATTENDS AU PIRE
➔ Expression 'Autant + infinitive + que'
➔ 'Autant te dire que...' is an idiomatic expression that means 'I might as well tell you that...' or 'Let me just say that...'. It introduces a straightforward or potentially unpleasant truth.
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C TROP D’EFFORT, CA ME DÉVORE
➔ Use of 'Trop de' + noun and causative verb 'dévorer'
➔ 'Trop de' indicates an excess of something. 'Ca me dévore' means 'it devours me', suggesting something is consuming the speaker.
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