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Один из бесспорных поп-шедевров XX века. Два варианта

By ЕленаИюльская

Study notes by Saverio MazzaUpdated

What “Один из бесспорных поп-шедевров XX века. Два варианта” means

This song is an intense declaration of love from a woman who feels time stop when she is with the person she loves. The emotional tone is passionate, protective, and almost possessive: she does not just want love, she wants to guard it, define it, and build a life around it. Repeated lines like "Je suis une femme amoureuse" emphasize both vulnerability and strength, making the song feel like a proud statement of desire rather than a quiet confession. For a learner, it is useful because it uses very direct, emotional French with lots of common verbs and expressions about love, time, and possession.

About ЕленаИюльская

Barbra Streisand is an American singer and performer known for pop, adult contemporary, and vocal ballad styles. She became one of the most successful recording artists of the 20th century, with a career that also includes major achievements in film and stage.

"Woman in Love" was released in 1980 on Streisand’s album "Guilty" and was written by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. It is a passionate love ballad and became one of Streisand’s biggest international hits, often treated as a classic of late-20th-century pop.

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Lines worth knowing

  • Le temps qui court

    Literally, "the time that runs." In French, this is a poetic way to describe time as something fast and uncontrollable, which makes the moment of love feel even more powerful.

  • Je suis une femme amoureuse

    This means "I am a woman in love." It is the song’s core refrain, and repeating it gives the lyrics confidence and identity: she is not hiding her feelings, she is announcing them.

  • C'est mon droit de t'aimer

    This means "It is my right to love you." The phrase is striking because love is framed almost like a claim or principle, showing both determination and emotional intensity.

  • Je brûle d'envie

    Literally, "I burn with desire." This is a very common French idiom for strong longing, and it adds heat and urgency to the song’s romantic feeling.

  • Dresser autour de toi

    Here, "to build around you" suggests creating protective walls around the loved one. The imagery is powerful because it mixes tenderness with control and protection.

  • Hier aujourd'hui demain

    "Yesterday, today, tomorrow" appear together to show that love makes time feel unified. It suggests that when they are together, ordinary time no longer matters.

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