Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Requin Chagrin's "Déjà Vu." This dreamy track, inspired by celestial events and vintage synthesizers, offers a unique way to connect with the French language through its evocative lyrics and atmospheric soundscape. Discover the poetry of déjà vu and the beauty of unexpected connections as you explore this captivating song.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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nuit /nɥi/ A1 |
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or /ɔʁ/ A1 |
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étoile /e.twal/ A1 |
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bras /bʁa/ A1 |
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Lune /lyn/ A1 |
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pleurer /plœ.ʁe/ A2 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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première /pʁə.mjɛʁ/ A2 |
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fois /fwa/ A2 |
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coeur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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droit /dʁwa/ A2 |
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attirer /a.ti.ʁe/ B1 |
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erreur /e.ʁœʁ/ B1 |
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histoire /is.twaʁ/ B1 |
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déjà /de.ʒa/ B1 |
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connu /kɔ.ny/ B1 |
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trésors /tʁe.zɔʁ/ B2 |
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dégâts /de.ɡa/ B2 |
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foudroyer /fu.dʁwa.je/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je la suis, je n'ai pas peur
➔ Present tense of 'suit' and 'avoir' (avoir + pas + past participle) for negation
➔ 'Je la suis' means 'I follow her.' 'Je n'ai pas peur' is the negation of 'I am afraid' using 'ne...pas'.
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Dire que ce n'est pas la toute première fois
➔ Use of 'que' (that) with negative and superlative expression 'la toute première fois'
➔ 'Que' introduces a clause explaining or emphasizing the previous statement; here, it emphasizes that it is not the first time.
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J'ai déjà vu
➔ Present perfect tense of 'voir' (to see), indicating an experience or repetition.
➔ 'J'ai vu' (I have seen) expresses a completed action with relevance to the present, often implying experience.
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Sous la Lune
➔ Preposition 'sous' (under) + definite article + noun, indicating location.
➔ 'Sous la Lune' means 'under the Moon', indicating the location or setting.
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Malgré moi
➔ Prepositional phrase 'malgré' (despite) + pronoun 'moi' (me), expressing concession.
➔ 'Malgré moi' means 'despite myself', indicating an action done unconsciously or against one's will.
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Déjà connu
➔ Adjective phrase 'déjà connu' (already known), using the past participle as an adjective.
➔ 'Déjà connu' means 'already known', emphasizing familiarity or experience with something before.
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