Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative French lyrics of Joseph Kamel's "Vieux" featuring Daysy to explore universal themes of time and aging. This track, rooted in contemporary French Pop, offers a poignant reflection on youth and the future, making it a compelling piece for listeners looking to connect with modern French music and contemplate the passage of time through expressive storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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vieux /vjø/ A1 |
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con /kɔ̃/ B2 |
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raison /ʁɛzɔ̃/ A1 |
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yeux /jø/ A1 |
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fermer /fɛʁme/ A1 |
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écouter /ekute/ A1 |
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chanson /ʃɑ̃sɔ̃/ A2 |
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maison /mɛzɔ̃/ A1 |
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gosses /gɔs/ B1 |
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heureux /œʁø/ A2 |
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préparer /pʁepaʁe/ A1 |
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trouver /tʁuve/ A1 |
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envie /ɑ̃vi/ A2 |
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bon /bɔ̃/ A1 |
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erreur /ɛʁœʁ/ A2 |
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sûr /syʁ/ A2 |
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crédit /kʁedit/ B2 |
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baraque /baʁak/ B2 |
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millions /miljɔ̃/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On nous a trop appris
➔ Past tense: passé composé with an object pronoun before the auxiliary
➔ The line uses the passé composé with the auxiliary 'a' and the past participle 'appris'. The object pronoun 'nous' comes before the auxiliary: On 'nous' 'a' 'appris'.
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À s'préparer au pire
➔ Infinitive with à + reflexive verb: à se préparer
➔ The construction uses 'à' plus an infinitive with a reflexive verb: 'se préparer'. The highlighted unit is the preposition 'à'.
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Quand on sera vieux, est-ce qu'on sera con?
➔ Time conjunction + future tense in a subordinate clause
➔ The clause after 'Quand' uses the future tense to talk about a future situation. Highlighted word: 'sera'.
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Et qu'est-ce qu'on écoutera comme chanson?
➔ Question form with 'Qu'est-ce que' fronting + future tense in main clause
➔ The question uses 'Qu'est-ce que' to front the question; the main verb 'écoutera' is future. Highlighted word: 'Qu'est-ce que'.
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Est-ce qu'on fermera les yeux comme ils le font?
➔ Interrogative form with 'Est-ce que' + future tense; comparison clause with 'comme'
➔ The question uses 'Est-ce que' for yes/no questions; 'fermera' is future, and 'comme ils le font' provides a comparison clause. Highlighted word: 'Est-ce que'.
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J'ai peur de ceux qui sont sûrs d'avoir raison
➔ Noun phrase with 'peur de' + infinitive/clause; relative clause with 'qui'
➔ The phrase uses 'peur de' plus an infinitive or clause; a relative clause introduced by 'qui' describes the people. Highlighted word: 'qui'.
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Mais j'ai moins peur d'être vieux que d'être un vieux con
➔ Comparative construction: moins + adjective + que + second clause
➔ We see the comparative construction 'moins ... que' to compare levels of fear between two activities or states. Highlighted word: 'moins'.
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Est-ce qu'on aura des gosses ou non?
➔ Question with 'Est-ce que' + future; 'ou non' for alternative
➔ The question uses 'Est-ce que' for an information question; future 'aura' is implied; 'ou non' adds alternative inquiry. Highlighted word: 'ou non'.
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Est-ce qu'on sera heureux pour de bon?
➔ Question form with 'Est-ce que' + future; idiomatic 'pour de bon' meaning
➔ The question uses 'Est-ce que' to ask about future happiness; 'pour de bon' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'for good'. Highlighted word: 'pour de bon'.
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