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EN→FR: French contractions in lyrics (j’, t’, l’) — fast recognition drill
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📅 2026-01-09
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EN→FR: j’, t’, l’ in lyrics
These contractions hide common pronouns. Spotting them makes French lyrics instantly more readable.
French contractions in songs: j’, t’, l’, c’
FR: J’aime / T’oublie / L’heure / C’est
Expanded: Je aime / Te oublie / Le heure / Ce est
EN: I love / I forget you / the hour / it is
A 60-second drill
- Circle contractions in a verse (j’, t’, l’, c’)
- Expand them in your head (je/te/le/la/ce)
- Check alignment to confirm what they point to in English
Quick FAQ
When does j’ replace je? Before a vowel or silent h (j’aime, j’habite).
Why l’? It can be le or la; context tells you which.
This tiny habit makes French lyric reading feel dramatically less “dense”. Try one chorus in 10alect and toggle alignment to see each contraction’s role. For a full routine, use the 20‑minute method.
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The best way to lock it in is to see it in a real song. Open a song analysis and look for this exact structure.
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