Did you like the video? Darby, Formidable, formidable Tu étais formidable, j'étais fort minable Nous étions formidables Formidable.. Si Maman est chiante, c’est qu’elle a peur d’être mamieSi Papa trompe Maman, c’est parce que Maman est vieillit, tiens. Et qu'est-ce que vous avez tous, à me regarder comme un singe, vous ? One of the concert-goers caught Stromae on video. J'suis poli, courtois, et un peu fort bourré, I'm polite, respectful, and definitely shit-faced, Et pour les mecs comme moi, vous avez autre chose à faire hein. Pourquoi t'es tout rouge ? “Formidable” was released as the follow-up single in June 2013. , I love this song and video I listen to it every day along with his other songs ! Paul Van Haver, geriau žinomas sceniniu vardu Stromae (stʁɔmaj) (g. 1985 m. kovo 12 d.) – belgų dainininkas–dainų autorius. Thank you! I translate songs too (Japanese to English that must ride on the same melody) so I am familiar with the decisions you have to make before you press the enter key. Belgian artist Stromae has been revealed as one of the artists to be featured on the new album by the British band Coldplay. A great time! He’s just been dumped the day before and he’s drunk and feeling sorry for himself. Merci! Lead singer Chris Martin covered one of his favourite songs and this turned out to be a hit by the Belgian singer Stromae, "Formidable". J'peux pas faire d'enfant et bon c'est pas - eh reviens ! thanks , Thank you! This is a slang phrase that is pretty casual, so you can use this with your friends, but should probably avoid it at work. Très beau travail de traduction et d’explication. Stromae provided vocals for Coldplay’s 2019 single Arabesque on their eighth studio album Everyday Life. Son : Roland Voglaire… Thanks for the translation and explanations. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Formidable - Stromae on AllMusic Something has gone wrong. 173w. I was afraid that the same will happen with the French artists (I am trying to learn French intermittently) but your way of approaching this song, as a living contemporary creature made me to relate and appreciate what it is versus what was rather shamanic obsession with this powerful music. Alright – did you like this song? J’étudie le français et j’aime beaucoup Stromae. Copyright © 2020 French Lyrics Translations. The chorus plays on the synonym “formidable” which means wonderful, and “fort minable” which means “very pathetic.” Stromae says that his ex-partner was “wonderful” and his relationship was “wonderful” but he was (and is) “pathetic.”. He loves Stomae, Julien Dorre, … well, French music in general. Let’s look at the vocabulary: draguer: to hit on someone, to pick someone up. Required fields are marked *. The vocabulary in this verse is pretty basic, but here are a few words that are good to know: tu t’emballe pas – this is a shortened version of “tu ne t’emballe pas” which means “don’t get too excited” or “don’t get carried away.”s’emballer = to get carried away OR to race. hi everybody i hope you are all doing really well wherever you’re reading this in the world. Stay tuned! Anyhow, I’ve enjoyed your depiction of the song and the translation is very helpful in many ways. cecy_albarracin. Proslavil se hlavně hitem „Alors on danse“ a vyznamenal se jak v hip-hopu, tak i v elektronické hudbě.Známé jsou také jeho hity „Papaoutai“ nebo „Tous Les Mêmes“. When Stromae says “J’vais pas vous draguer” he’s saying “I’m not going to hit on you” or “I’m not trying to pick you up.” This is a slang term. Chris Martin probably didn't know himself, but Paul Van Haver - Stromae - was actually attending the concert and was enjoying the performance with his wife Coralie. Listen to albums and tracks from Stromae. Paul Van Haver (born 12 March 1985, Brussels), better known by his stage name Stromae, is a Belgian musician, singer, rapper and songwriter. Definitely check out our other translations! Thank you so much for doing this. The standard, polite way of saying “drunk” is to use the word “ivre.”, mecs: guysmec: guyThe word “mec” is a common slang term that means “guy.” It’s casual but not rude, and can pretty much be used in any situation where it would appropriate to use the English word “guy.” So fine to use with your friends, but you probably don’t want to refer to your boss as “un mec.”. Stromae, Soundtrack: Çakallarla Dans. It features Stromae stumbling around and pretending to be drunk. Keep up the good work! The video from Stromae includes English translation subtitles. Quand il avait onze ans, il est devenu intéressé dans la musique . Thanks for commenting Omar. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Security measures to get in resembled those for taking a plane, he said, though there were no exceptionally long queues. I’ll have a look at some songs by Tété, as I hadn’t heard of him before. In some contexts though it can also mean whore, so if someone calls you a “putain” feel free to slap them! Belgian singer Stromae (né Paul Van Haver) belongs to that rare class of European mega pop star (and we mean mega—his music videos on YouTube have been played more than half a … elle va t’larguer: she’s going to dump youThe full spelling of this is “elle va te larguer” but because Stromae is meant to be drunk and slurring his words here, he’s compressing this phrase. Shak #Repost @coldplay ... with shakira in mind, here are the tracks i am listening to all the time at the moment london grammar- big picture stromae- formidable lana del rey- love and shakira- me enamore see you soon i hope love cm. Stromae enjoyed the cover: this could be seen live in the stadium itself, since he was among the crowd. These are Stromae’s 10 best songs. The song was released as a digital download in Belgium on 4 June 2013 as the second single from his second studio album Racine carrée (2013). Videoklip, překlad a text písně Formidable od Stromae. The translation is just below. I just discovered Stromae and was taken away with his talent. The concert was a sell-out with a crowd of 50,000 on a hot summer night in Brussels. Let me know in the comments below. Ben reviens gamin ! Stromae released Racine Carrée, his second album, the one that would raise him to the rank of super star, led by the singles “Papaoutai” and “Formidable” to name a few. In 2013, his sophomore album Racine Carrée was a commercial success. It was his most successful single since "Alors on Danse" in 2009. Stromae enjoyed the cover: this could be seen live in the stadium itself, since he was among the crowd. He will soon be taking the U.S.’ AP French test, though he is only 14. In the second verse, when he’s talking to the guy, I think he is referring to the guy as his secret lover… and is threatening to yell his wife about their affair. “est chiante” means “to be bitchy” or “to be mean.” “Chiante” = bitchy, and is a swear word.“tromper” in this context means “to cheat on” but “tromper” can mean a number of things, including “to deceive,” “to delude,” “to cheat,” “to fool,” etc. Great to be able to see such a wonderful translation when one is trying to learn and improve its French. , Thanks. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This is definitely a swear! Entertainment 22 June, 2017. Išgarsėjo su daina „Alors on danse“. French Lyrics Translations WordPress Theme by Darby. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2014 Gold Vinyl release of Formidable on Discogs. Hats off to you. He basically tells this kid that life is tough and then yells at all the people staring at him. Enter your email address to be the first to know when new translations are posted. If you ever get the urge, I bet other people besides us would love to see you wrap your sensibilities around a Tete piece. Videoklip, preklad a text piesne Formidable od Stromae. 'wonderful') is a song by Belgian singer Stromae. Leave a comment below and let me know if you like this Stromae song or if you prefer his more upbeat material (like Papaoutai or Alors On Danse? Merci pour ce traduction. Tell your son good luck on the French AP exam! Il a perdu son père à neuf ans et a grandi avec ses trois soeurs en Belgique par sa mère. Thank you so much for putting your time into these pieces. Papaoutai, Formidable, Racine carrée, Tous les mêmes, Ta fête med flere : Eksterne henvisninger; Stromaes hjemmeside: Information med symbolet hentes fra Wikidata. In order to please the Belgian crowd, he staged a solo version of the hit in the King Boudewijn Stadium. I can't have a baby and well it's not - hey come back! The same security measures will be applied. Loved it! Please continue in making our lives much simpler and joyous. Come back here kid! Thank you!Your translation and how you explain the meaning are the best! Here are the Formidable lyrics and translation, with a breakdown of the vocabulary in the song, and an analysis of the song and music video. You’re very welcome Clarissa! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Réalisé par Jerome Guiot Image de Quentin Devillers Cadreurs : Bertrand Monette Lucien KellerGabriel Bertrand, Jean Parc Panis. Stromae was born to a Rwandan father, Pierre Rutare, and a Belgian mother, Miranda Marie Van Haver. Your email address will not be published. I am new to the French language and this really helped , You’re very welcome, I’m glad that it helped! Thanks a mil! Well as you can probably tell Stromae went through a rough break up! "Formidable" (lit. Daina užėmė pirmą vietą daugumoje Europos šalių hitų topuose ir toje pozicijoje išsilaikė keletą savaičių. Apr 29, 2016 - Explore Stephanie Mauge's board "Stromae" on Pinterest. . Lead singer Chris Martin covered one of his favourite songs and this turned out to be a hit by the Belgian singer Stromae, "Formidable". He randomly assumes that this guy has a side-chick and offers to tell his wife about her, but we’re to understand that he’s just making things up and drunk ranting at strangers because he’s sad about getting dumped. He’s basically lecturing this guy, who is seemingly married, about how his marriage is worthless and will likely fall apart in a few years. And what's up with all you people, looking at me like I'm a monkey. Really, really good work here – a labor of love, and exceedingly well done. Stijn Van de Voorde of Studio Brussels says the atmosphere was not dampened by the recent failed terrorist attack in the Central Station. Thank you very much! Verse 1In the first verse, Stromae is basically drunk in the street and is talking to a stranger, a woman, randomly and maybe even a bit rudely. Coldplay is staging a second concert tonight; police are asking concert-goers to come early, just like yesterday. He then gets side-tracked and says, “give me a baby monkey, it will be… wonderful!”. Your email address will not be published. It features Stromae stumbling around and pretending to be drunk. Hi Brian – thanks so much for your lovely comment! Thank you so much Irena! Coldplay gave the first of two concerts in a packed King Boudewijn Stadium last night. Paul van Loo & Ivo Rosbeek 't Is nog noets zoe donker gewees See more ideas about french songs, songs, music videos. I’m glad that you enjoyed the translation! My son, my wife and I also have our toes in the francophone world. Paul Van Haver (* 12. března 1985 Brusel), známý jako Stromae, je zpěvák-rapper a textař belgicko-rwandského původu. Biographie STROMAE Paul Van Haver, 30 ans, est né le 12 Mars 1985, le fils de père rwandais et de mère belge. The video from Stromae includes English translation subtitles. French-Speaking Artists, Albums, and Track Lists, Alors On Danse – Stromae / French Lyrics and English Translation, Papaoutai – Stromae / French Lyrics and English Translation, Tous les Mêmes Lyrics & Translation / Stromae, Dernière Danse Lyrics & Translation – Indila, Stromae – Formidable Lyrics and English Translation, Tu étais formidable, j'étais fort minable, I don't want to pick you up, I promise you, I swear. Learn how your comment data is processed. In the second verse, Stromae is still drunk and talking to strangers, but this time he’s talking to a guy. Chris Martin says "Formidable", Stromae's monster hit from 2013, is one of his favourite songs. I remember that when I learned English and started to understand lyrics in Beatles I was devastated by the shallowness of their beautiful early songs, even cried with disappointment. Stromae, Category: Artist, Albums: Racine Carrée (Standard US Version), Cheese, Singles: Alors On Danse (DubDogz Remix), Défiler (Bande originale de la capsule No. Especially when listening to Stromae songs. Get Stromae setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other Stromae fans for free on setlist.fm! Coldplay takes over Stromae, an unexpectedly awesome version. This song uses some slang words and phrases, so let’s look at them. Thanks for the explanation about the slang I’m learning French on my own it helps a lot. Formidable, formidable Tu étais formidable, j'étais fort minable Nous étions formidables Formidab.. !Big Merci from Ukraine! Why are you blushing? Formidable, formidable Tu étais formidable, j'étais fort minable, nous étions formidable ... I.e. Ce traduction m’aide beaucoup, en particulier l’argot. Please try again. There is some more swearing/slang in this verse. marriage, children, sobriety, fidelity, wealth, etc. In the music video he is pretending to be drunk in public and this entire song is basically the drunken rant of a man who just got dumped. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Join Napster and access full-length songs on your computer, mobile or home audio system. These translations are definitely a labour of love and they take ages, so it’s great to hear that people enjoy them! Par The Stromae songs are all good for slang, and Dernière Danse by Indila (also translated on this site) are also good for intermediate learners interested in picking up a bit of slang. As if the first two verses weren’t bad enough, in this verse the drunk Stromae (or the character he’s portraying) starts ranting at a kid. Coldplay gave the first of two concerts in a packed King Boudewijn Stadium last night. This was great. I enjoyed “the lesson.”. i don’t know french, so when i translate them, it might come out a bit too literal, so sometimes words are a bit confusing. Yra pasižymėjęs hiphopo ir elektroninės muzikos žanruose. Es lo mas!!! Formidable by Stromae was the second single off Racine Carrée. In 2013, his second album Racine carrée was a commercial success, selling 2 million copies in France alone and nearly 600,000 units elsewhere. The song entered at the number 1 spot the week of its release in Belgium and reached number 1 in France. To the surprise, the British group Coldplay took over last night the incredible song of Stromae “Formidable” during a concert in Belgium! If you like Stromae you can check out the other Stromae songs that I’ve translated. These translations are a lot of work, but I’m also a person who is always obsessed with understanding the lyrics. Existential angst is at the core of much of Stromae's work: alors on danse, tous les memes, and carmen all touch on such ideas. Label: Island France - 37923953 • Format: Vinyl 7 Stromae - Formidable (2014, Gold, Vinyl) | Discogs Please feel free to explore the site, as I have many more in-depth translations. Belgian-Rwandan singer, rapper and songwriter, born 12 March 1985 in Brussels, Belgium. Here are the Formidable lyrics and translation, with a breakdown of the vocabulary in the song, and an analysis of the song and music video. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Stromae also collaborated with French rapper Orelsan on a song named "La Pluie". Listen to albums and tracks from Stromae. Hey look at you, checking yourself out, you think you're hot stuff, Parce que tu t'es marié, mais c'est qu'un anneau, Because you're married, but it's just a ring, Mec, tu t'emballe pas, elle va t'larguer comme elles le font chaque fois, Dude, don't get carried away, she's going to dump you like they always do. Thanks for including the slang terms and meanings! Putain literally translates as “whore” or “prostitute” but in French it’s the equivalent of fuck in English. Si tu veux je lui dis, comme ça c'est réglé, If you want I'll tell your her (your wife), then it's sorted, Attends trois ans, sept ans, et là vous verrez, Wait three years, seven years, then you'll see, Tu sais dans la vie y'a ni méchant ni gentil, You know in life there's no bad guys or good guys, Si Maman est chiante, c'est qu'elle a peur d'être mamie, If Mommy is bitchy, it's because she's afraid of being a granny, Si Papa trompe Maman, c'est parce que Maman est vieillit, tiens, If Daddy is cheating on Mommy, it's because Mommy is getting old, hold on. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song “Alors on danse” (from the album Cheese), which became a number one in several European countries. Stromae collaborated with director Henry Scholfield to produce the music video for English artist Dua Lipa's single 'IDGAF' released on 12 January 2018. we are very happy to tell you that @shakira will be joining the line up for @glblctzn hamburg on july 6 with a special set with shakira in mind, here are the tracks i am listening to all the time at the moment First Played in Concert September 9, 2013 by Stromae at C à vous, Paris, France Most Recently Played February 7, 2020 by Martha Da'Ro at We Are Open 2020 Report a problem: Wrong album assigned