Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt lyrics of Christophe Maé's "La vie d'artiste." This song offers a unique window into the life of an artist, revealing the emotional depth and personal reflections that fuel his music. By exploring themes of authenticity and the challenges of public life, "La vie d'artiste" provides a relatable narrative that can help you connect with French culture and language through its poignant storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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vie /viː/ A1 |
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scène /sɛn/ B1 |
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cinéma /sinema/ B2 |
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tarde /taʁd/ A2 |
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pleurer /plœʁe/ B1 |
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bras /bʁɑ/ A2 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A2 |
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attendre /atɑ̃dʁ/ B1 |
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spectacle /spɛktakl/ B2 |
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obstacles /ɔbstakl/ B2 |
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tâche /taʃ/ B2 |
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sourire /suʁiʁ/ A2 |
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artistes /aʁtist/ B2 |
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sourire /suʁiʁ/ A2 |
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vie d'artiste /vi d‿aʁtist/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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je fais mon cinéma
➔ Present tense with 'faire' (to do/make) in the first person singular
➔ This line uses the **present tense** with the verb 'faire' meaning 'to do' or 'to make'.
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la vie est une scène
➔ Use of 'être' (to be) in the simple present with a noun phrase
➔ This line demonstrates the **present tense** of 'être' with a noun phrase to describe a state of being.
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je dis que tout baigne
➔ Use of 'dire' (to say) in present tense + dependent clause
➔ This construction uses the **present tense** of 'dire' and a subordinate clause introduced by 'que'.
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on improvise
➔ Present tense of 'improviser' in the third person singular
➔ Uses the **present tense** of 'improviser' with 'on', which is an impersonal pronoun often used to mean 'we' or 'people'.
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en un sourire
➔ Use of 'en' as a preposition meaning 'in' or 'with', combined with a noun to indicate manner or means
➔ This phrase uses the preposition **en** to specify the manner, meaning 'with a smile'.
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on apprend à danser
➔ Present tense of 'apprendre' (to learn) + infinitive of 'danser' (to dance)
➔ This structure combines the **present tense** of 'apprendre' with an infinitive to express ongoing or future learning.
Album: La vie d'artiste
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