Parce que quand je te regarde, tout disparaît.
Because when I look at you, everything disappears.
Language note: The 'te' here indicates direct personal address.
Culture note: This phrase encapsulates the romantic cliché of losing oneself in the other.
Context: They look intrigued, waiting for your explanation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Parce
[paʁs]
Because
A conjunction used to introduce a reason.
Je suis fatigué parce que j'ai mal dormi.
I am tired because I slept poorly.
que
[kə]
that
A conjunction used in French to connect clauses.
Je sais que tu es là.
I know that you are there.
quand
[kɑ̃]
When
A conjunction used to introduce a time relationship.
Quand il fait froid, je porte un manteau.
When it is cold, I wear a coat.
je
[ʒə]
I
First person singular subject pronoun.
Je vais à l'école.
I go to school.
te
[tə]
you
Refers to the person being talked to, pronoun form.
Je te vois.
I see you.
regarde
[ʁə.ɡaʁd]
look
First person singular present tense of the verb 'regarder', meaning to look or watch.
Je regarde la télévision.
I watch television.
tout
[tu]
everything
Refers to all things or the whole.
Tout est prêt.
Everything is ready.
disparaît
[di.spa.ʁɛ]
disappears
Third person singular present tense of 'disparaître', meaning to vanish or disappear.
Le soleil disparaît derrière les nuages.
The sun disappears behind the clouds.
Phrase Parts
Parce que
Quand je te regarde,
Tout disparaît.
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