Et dans le bruit, je cours et j'ai peur
And in the noise, I run and I'm afraid
Language note: Expresses action and emotion, typical in French lyricism.
Culture note: Captures a moment of panic or distress, a powerful image in French art.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Et
[e]
and
Links words of the same clause or follows a clause.
Et maintenant, quoi ?
And now, what?
dans
[dɑ̃]
in
Used to indicate enclosed space or involvement.
Dans le bruit du tonnerre, elle chanta.
In the noise of the thunder, she sang.
le
[lə]
the
Marks a specific noun.
Le silence est d'or et le bruit est d'argent.
Silence is golden and noise is silver.
bruit
[bʁɥi]
noise
A sound with no musical quality.
Le bruit du moteur est étrange ce matin.
The engine's noise is strange this morning.
je
[ʒə]
I
First person singular pronoun.
Je cherche le calme au bruit.
I seek calm in the noise.
cours
[kuʁ]
run
To move swiftly on foot.
Je cours rapidement pour éviter la pluie.
I run fast to avoid the rain.
et
[e]
and
Joining clauses or actions.
Elle travaille et étudie en même temps.
She works and studies at the same time.
j'
[ʒ]
I
Contraction of 'je', used in spoken and written French before a vowel.
J'ai faim maintenant.
I am hungry now.
ai
[e]
have
Used for possession or as an auxiliary verb.
J'ai vu le film.
I have seen the movie.
peur
[pœʁ]
fear
The emotion experienced due to a perceived threat or danger.
J'ai peur de l'obscurité totale.
I fear complete darkness.
Phrase Parts
Et dans le bruit
Je cours
et
J'ai peur
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