Le Café - Oldelaf et Monsieur D

French singer-songwriter Oldelaf is known for his hilarious songs about the little things of everyday life. Le Café follows the day of an avid coffee drinker, with unexpected consequences... Full of French argot (slang) and a pace accelerating exponentially, this song is a great challenge to any French learner. Plus, the animated video clip alone is worth the watch!
So, will you be up to singing along to Oldelaf's Le Café ?

 

After listening to the song, scroll down for the transcript in our bilingual reader, where you can click any French phrase for the English translation and related grammar lessons.

WARNING: strong language 

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Answer in English: we're testing your understanding of the text, not your grammar or expression, so nothing you write here will be marked for accuracy. To get feedback on how you write, try one of our writing exercises.

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