Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw emotion of Vianney's debut single, "Je te déteste." This French pop-folk track offers a poignant look into the aftermath of a difficult relationship, showcasing Vianney's candid songwriting and emotional delivery. Through its relatable lyrics and intimate melody, you can explore themes of heartbreak and resilience, making it a great entry point to understanding the emotional depth in French music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mains /mɛ̃/ A1 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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amour /amuʁ/ A1 |
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voix /vwa/ A1 |
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doigts /dwa/ A1 |
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oreille /ɔ.ʁɛj/ A1 |
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larme /laʁm/ A2 |
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espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ A2 |
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bois /bwa/ A2 |
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clavier /kla.vje/ B1 |
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gifler /ʒi.fle/ B1 |
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cordes /kɔʁd/ B1 |
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fessier /fe.sje/ B2 |
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béance /be.ɑ̃s/ C1 |
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panse /pɑ̃s/ C2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je ne suis pas musicien
➔ Negation with 'ne ... pas' in the present tense
➔ The French negative construction 'ne ... pas' surrounds the verb to make a negation in present tense.
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Je ne suis pas en sucre
➔ Use of 'en' as an idiomatic expression meaning 'not fragile' or 'not naive'
➔ The phrase 'en sucre' literally translates to 'in sugar', but idiomatically it means 'not fragile' or 'not naive'.
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Quand j'y pense
➔ Use of the phrase 'quand' with the present tense verb to express 'when I think about...'
➔ 'Quand' is a subordinating conjunction meaning 'when', and here it introduces a temporal clause with the present tense 'j'y pense' (I think about it).
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Mais je sens bon l'amour
➔ Use of 'bon' as an adjective meaning 'good', modifying 'l'amour' to express 'smells good of love'.
➔ The adjective 'bon' modifies 'l'amour' to convey that love smells good or is pleasant.
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Tu peux changer de voie
➔ Use of 'pouvoir' in the present tense 'peux' to express ability or possibility
➔ The verb 'pouvoir' means 'to be able to' or 'can', here 'tu peux' indicates ability or possibility to change path.
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Je laisse couler mes larmes sur un papier froissé
➔ Use of 'laisser' + infinitive to indicate allowing or letting something happen
➔ The verb 'laisser' means 'to leave' or 'to allow', used here with the infinitive to express letting tears flow.
Album: N’attendons pas
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beau-papa
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Veronica
Vianney

La Même
GIMS, Vianney

Allez reste
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