La nuit
The night
Language note: La is the definite article for feminine nouns, contrasting with 'le'.
Culture note: Nighttime in French songs is frequently associated with mystery or introspection.
Context: Soon, the sky darkens as evening approaches.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[luh]
the
A definite article, used specifically for feminine nouns.
La nuit est calme.
The night is calm.
nuit
[nwee]
night
The time between sunset and sunrise when it's dark.
Elle aime travailler la nuit.
She likes to work at night.
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