Lyrics & Translation
Learning French can be a fun and rewarding experience, and what better way to start than with a song that made the world dance? Willy William's "Voodoo Song" offers simple, repetitive, and uplifting lyrics that are easy to follow. By listening to this track, you can pick up conversational phrases about letting go and enjoying the moment, all while being captivated by its infectious rhythm. The song's journey from a European hit to a global anthem with "Mi Gente" also tells a fascinating story about the universal power of music.
Key Vocabulary
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complication /kɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/ B2 |
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fierté /fjɛr.te/ B2 |
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danser /dɑ̃s.e/ A2 |
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résonner /ʁe.zɔ.ne/ B1 |
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sample /ˈsæm.pəl/ A2 |
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fesses /fɛs/ A1 |
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poney /pɔ.nɛ/ A2 |
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twerker /ˈtwɜːrkər/ C1 |
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mélodie /me.lɔ.di/ B2 |
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tête /tɛt/ A2 |
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inquiète /ɛ̃.kjɛt/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ne retiens pas ton corps il veut danser
➔ Imperative form with a negation
➔ This is an imperative sentence with the verb 'retient' in the negative form, giving a command not to hold back.
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Fais bouger la tête
➔ Imperative verb form for giving a command
➔ This is the imperative form of 'faire' (to do/make) combined with an infinitive, used to instruct someone to move their head.
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Sur un coup d'tête
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating a spontaneous decision or action
➔ This phrase uses the preposition 'sur' and the noun 'coup d'tête' (a sudden strike of the head or spontaneous impulse), describing an impulsive action.
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Vas y exprime toi!
➔ Imperative phrase with pronoun 'y' emphasizing encouragement
➔ This imperative phrase combines 'vas' (go) and 'exprime toi' (express yourself), with 'y' as an enriching particle to emphasize encouraging someone to act.
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Mais fais bouger la tête
➔ Comparative structure to introduce a reason or instruction
➔ The word 'mais' (but) introduces a clarification or additional instruction, in this case, emphasizing the action of moving the head.
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