Lyrics & Translation
Discover "XY" by Vitaa and Slimane, a song that beautifully captures the complexities of gender and societal expectations. Through its insightful lyrics and emotional delivery, you can explore themes of identity and challenge traditional norms, offering a unique way to connect with the French language and culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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homme /ɔm/ A1 |
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femme /fam/ A1 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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mal /mal/ A2 |
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pleurer /plœ.ʁe/ A2 |
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fort /fɔʁ/ A2 |
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blesser /ble.se/ B1 |
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laisser /le.se/ A2 |
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reconstruire /ʁəkɔ̃stʁɥiʁ/ B2 |
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semblant /sɑ̃.blɑ̃/ B1 |
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protéger /pʁɔ.te.ʒe/ B1 |
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tromper /tʁɔ̃.pe/ B1 |
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sourire /su.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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différence /di.fe.ʁɑ̃s/ B1 |
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oublier /u.bli.je/ A2 |
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illusion /i.ly.zjɔ̃/ B2 |
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pardonner /paʁ.dɔ.ne/ B1 |
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mère /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est quoi un homme
➔ Interrogative structure
➔ The phrase "C'est quoi" is used to ask for a definition or explanation.
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Quand il se taire, quand il se cache pour pleurer
➔ Use of subjunctive mood
➔ The phrase "Quand il se taire" implies a condition that is not necessarily true.
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C'est beau un homme qui n'a plus peur
➔ Use of relative clauses
➔ The clause "qui n'a plus peur" describes the noun "un homme".
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On fait semblant, on joue le jeu
➔ Impersonal subject
➔ The use of "On" as a subject makes the statement general and inclusive.
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Si on pardonne les faux pas, les déceptions
➔ Conditional sentences
➔ The phrase "Si on pardonne" introduces a condition that affects the outcome.
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Quand on nous blesse et nous accable
➔ Passive voice
➔ The phrase "on nous blesse" indicates that the subject is receiving the action.
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Devant sa mère, même le plus fort ne dit plus rien
➔ Adverbial phrases
➔ The phrase "Devant sa mère" provides context for the action.
Album: VersuS
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