Hardy signed her first contract with the record label Vogue in November 1961. In April 1962, shortly after finishing school, her first album, "Oh oh Chéri", appeared, with the title song written by Johnny Hallyday's writing duo. The flip side of the record, "Tous les garçons et les filles" became a huge success, which sold 2 million copies. She had long hair and usually wore jeans with a leather jacket, while accompanying her songs on the guitar.
She sang in English, Spanish, and German occasionally. In 1963, she represented Monaco in the Grand Prix d'Eurovision de la Chanson with "L'amour s'en va" and emerged in fifth place. In 1968, she received the Grand Prix du Disque Académie Charles Cros.
In 1981, she married her long-time companion Jacques Dutronc, with whom she had already had a son (Thomas Dutronc) in 1973. In May 2000, she had a comeback with the album "Clair Obscur". Her son played the guitar, and her husband sang the duet "Puisque vous partez en voyage". Iggy Pop and Etienne Daho participated, as well. She currently lives near Paris.
In 2006 she released a new duets album entitled "Parenthèses" which included a song with her son Thomas.
In 2021, Hardy announced that her health had worsened and that she would not be able to sing again owing to the effects of cancer therapy.
Apprends le moi
Françoise Hardy Lyrics
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Apprends-le moi
Si tu pensais m'avoir trop vu, si je ne te suffisais plus
Apprends-le moi
Je t'empris ne va pas mentir, aie le courage de tout me dire
Apprends-le moi
Si tu avais envie soudain d'être en d'autres bras que les miens
Apprends-le moi
Si avec moi tu t'ennuyais, si autres choses t'attirais
Apprends-le moi
Au lieu de me laisser chercher, ce que tu voudrais me cacher
Apprends-le moi, apprends-le moi.
The lyrics of Françoise Hardy's song Apprends le moi speak about a desire for transparency and honesty in a romantic relationship. The singer is addressing her partner, asking them to be truthful about any potential feelings they may have for someone else or any dissatisfaction they may be feeling within the relationship. Rather than hiding things from her and making her search for answers, she asks him to have the courage to tell her everything.
The repetition of the phrase "apprends-le moi" reinforces this desire for honesty, as she asks her partner to teach her about his true feelings and desires. The tone of the lyrics is somewhat resigned, as if the singer already suspects that her partner may be interested in someone else, but still wants to know the truth.
Throughout the song, the singer's main message is one of openness and communication. Rather than shying away from difficult conversations or trying to hide things, she asks that her partner take responsibility for his emotions and be honest with her. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a message of maturity and respect within relationships, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and mutual understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Si tu rencontrais un beau jour, une autre fille, un autre amour
If one fine day, you found another girl, another love, please tell me.
Si tu pensais m'avoir trop vu, si je ne te suffisais plus
If you ever think that you've seen enough of me, that I am not enough for you anymore, please tell me.
Je t'empris ne va pas mentir, aie le courage de tout me dire
I beg you, please don't lie to me, have the courage to tell me everything.
Si tu avais envie soudain d'être en d'autres bras que les miens
If suddenly, you feel like being in someone else's arms instead of mine, please tell me.
Si avec moi tu t'ennuyais, si autres choses t'attirais
If you ever get bored with me, or if other things attract you, please tell me.
Au lieu de me laisser chercher, ce que tu voudrais me cacher, Apprends-le moi, apprends-le moi.
Instead of letting me search for what you want to hide from me, tell me, please tell me.
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bernard-Paul Curtet
J aime bien
jacques courtois
son pire enregistrement, arrangement horrible
Manon
C'est nul je préfère psy !