French · Music · Translation
Learn French Through Songs
French lyrics get way easier when you can see every word mapped to English and spot contractions in context. Use YouTube lyrics to master liaisons, rhythm, and vocabulary.
Why music works
- Reinforce listening for liaison and rhythm naturally.
- Repetition makes new vocabulary stick without flashcards.
- Cultural nuance shows up in lyrics; we surface it with notes.
Quick start with 10alect
- Paste a YouTube French song link.
- We fetch subtitles and show word-by-word French→English.
- Start in grammar view to see structure; switch to meaning for flow.
- Reroll a line if phrasing feels off; save it for later.
Try these French songs
Click any song to see word-by-word analysis in 10alect. These examples demonstrate liaison handling and elision breakdowns:
La Vie en Rose - Édith Piaf
Classic chanson · Beautiful poetic vocabulary and clear pronunciation
Comme d'habitude - Claude François
Melancholic ballad · Contractions and everyday expressions
Papaoutai - Stromae
Modern hip-hop · Wordplay and cultural references
Je veux - Zaz
Jazz-pop · Simple verbs and wants/needs vocabulary
Patterns to watch for
Negation
Watch for ne…pas and cases where ne is dropped in casual singing.
Elisions
Contractions like l’, j’, c’, and d’ are hard to catch by ear but clear in text.
Agreement
Spot gender/number agreement in adjectives and past participles (e.g., allée vs allé).
Common Questions
Do I need to know grammar first?
No; grammar view helps you see the structure even as a beginner.
Can I export words?
Not yet, but you can save full song analyses to revisit later.
Will this work on mobile?
Yes, 10alect runs completely in your browser.
Ready to start?
Open a French song in 10alect and see alignments instantly. Keep your favorite analyses for daily review.
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