ma p'tite Julia
Pierre Perret Lyrics

Une marguerite
Introducing my love interest, Julia, with a comparison to a delicate marguerite flower.

Entre les dents
Describing Julia with a flower between her teeth for added charm.

Lorsqu'elle m'évite
Noticing Julia's avoidance behavior towards me.

Obstinément
Julia is persistently avoiding me.

Je comprends vite
I have come to the realization that I am not the focus of her affection.

Quand elle en a
It is clear to me that she has had enough of me.

Marre de ma frite
Julia is no longer interested in spending time with me.

Ma p'tite Julia
Referring to Julia as "my little Julia" to indicate affection.

Elle si belle
Admiring Julia's beauty.

Dans ses prunelles
Her eyes, much like a mirror of the soul, reveal something about her character and personality.

Y a du colza
Julia's eyes are bright, much like a field of rapeseed flowers.

Elles savent rire
Not just beautiful, she also has a great sense of humor that shines through her eyes.

Me battre froid
Ignoring me deliberately and creating distance between us.

Elles semblent dire
Her eyes appear to be telling me that she is more interested in someone else.

Tu es à moi
Despite her flirting with others, she still considers me as her possession.

Lorsqu'elle s'échappe
When Julia tries to get away from me.

Qui la rattrape
I am the one who chases after her.

Quand elle a froid
I am the one she turns to when she is feeling cold and in need of comfort.

C'est bien mézigue
I am the one who has to run around town searching for her when she disappears.

Qui cours les bars
Searching for Julia in bars and public spaces.

Et les garrigues
Even in the rural areas outside of the city.

Et les boulevards
On the city streets and main avenues.

Elle est agile
Describing Julia's physical grace and flexibility.

Elle court la ville
Running around the city, never stopping or slowing down.

Du haut en bas
It seems like Julia is always running from one place to another, never standing still.

Dans les salons
Even in formal social settings, Julia is still energetic and lively.

Dans les musées
Julia's intellectual curiosity leads her to museums and exhibits in search of knowledge and entertainment.

Partout où l'on
Wherever there is fun and enjoyment to be had, Julia is sure to be there.

Peut s'amuser
Having fun and enjoying herself is a top priority for Julia.

Elle est pas fière
Even though Julia is beautiful and charming, she is also down-to-earth and humble.

Elle boit de la bière
Julia prefers to drink beer and hang out with the guys rather than champagne with the snobby socialites.

Avec les gars
Her ease around men and ability to have fun without pretense sets Julia apart from other women.

Et s'ils rigolent
Even if guys poke fun at my hopeless and unrequited love for Julia, she does not get upset with them.

De mon chagrin
My sadness and disappointment over her lack of feelings for me.

Elle me console
Julia comforts me with affectionate gestures despite her own lack of romantic feelings for me.

Par des câlins
Her hugs and physical touch are a source of solace and comfort for me.

Elle est la reine
Julia is the queen of my life, even though she does not feel the same way.

Quand je la promène
When I take Julia out for a walk.

Au cinéma
Even at the movie theater, Julia exudes grace and charm.

Sur la pelouse
On the grassy lawn, Julia still manages to capture the attention of older men.

Tous les vieux beaux
Older, wealthy men are attracted to Julia's youth and beauty, even though she pays them no attention.

Elle les a tous
She has them all wrapped around her finger.

A ses sabots
Julia's dainty feet are like her secret weapon, drawing people to her without effort.

Quand elle quémande
When Julia asks for something.

Ma p'tite Julia
Despite her charm, Julia is still a young and innocent girl at heart.

Quelques amandes
Asking me for some almonds or chocolate, Julia's favorite treats.

Du chocolat
Julia loves chocolate and other sweet treats.

Je la gourmande
Teasing Julia about her sweet tooth and playfully indulging her demands.

Mais je m'en veux
Deep down, I know that giving in to her requests only makes my own heartache worse.

La réprimande
Even though I know it is not healthy for me, I cannot help but indulge Julia's every whim and desire.

Est dans ses yeux
The disapproval and warning of my own unhealthy behavior is reflected in Julia's eyes.

C'est la violence
Describing Julia's tendency towards aggressive or confrontational behavior.

Ma p'tite Julia
Despite her violent streak, Julia is still my little Julia and I can't help but feel tenderly towards her.

Quand elle s'élance
When Julia jumps into action or launches herself into something with enthusiasm.

Sur un bourgeois
Usually directed at stodgy, traditional upper-class types who are less flexible and adaptable.

Planquez voisines
Warning the neighbors to hide their valuables and stay out of her way when Julia is on the rampage.

Vos robes à fleurs
Julia's love of the outdoors and green spaces clashes with the prim and proper aesthetic of her wealthy neighbors.

Quand elle rumine
When Julia gets into an intense contemplative or analytical state of mind.

Dans le secteur
Around the neighborhood or local area.

Tel est mon drame
My problem or drama in life is my unreturned love for Julia.

Quand elle s'en va
When Julia leaves my field of vision or my life, whether momentarily or for good.

Messieurs Mesdames
Asking all the men and women listening to bring Julia back to me.

Ramenez-la-moi
Asking for help in finding and returning one's lost love.

Qui la découvre
Warning anyone who might find Julia that she is a handful.

Retienne ceci
Take note of this.

Elle aime le Louvre
Julia has a love for the fine arts and intellectual pursuits, such as visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

Et le persil
Her love of culture, art, and beauty is matched only by her love for simple pleasures, like parsley.

Dans cette attente
In the meantime, while waiting for Julia to return, I simply reflect on the complex, multifaceted person that she is.

Une bonne fois
This is the final word on the matter.

Je vous présente
Allow me to formally introduce you to my beloved, my "little Julia".

Ma p'tite Julia
Despite all of her quirks and challenges, Julia is still my little beloved.

C'est une chevrette
Comparing Julia to a young and nimble female goat, but in a humorous and affectionate way.

De dix-huit mois
Julia is still young, in the early stages of life and exploration.

Elle a la tête
Julia has a stubborn streak and will do what she wants, when she wants, regardless of the consequences.

Dure comme du bois
Julia's head is just as hard and impenetrable as a block of wood, adding an element of humor to the song's overall theme of unrequited love.