How do you use “a couple of” correctly?
Always say a couple of + plural noun (a couple of days, a couple of drinks).
Do we say “in the same time” or “at the same time”?
Always say at the same time. Never “in the same time.”
“All of me” singular or plural?
Singular. Use a singular verb: All of me loves you.
What does “pluck” mean in songwriting context?
To pull something off gently (often petals, strings, or small parts).
Example: She plucks petals off a rose.
Comment former une question simple avec be au présent ?
On inverse be + sujet
Ex : Life is hard → Is life hard?
Comment parler d’une partie du corps en anglais ?
On utilise possessif + body part
Ex : my hand, your head, her eyes (pas all of your head).
Que signifie turn it around ?
Changer complètement une situation négative pour l’améliorer.
Comment parler d’une émotion précise ressentie par quelqu’un ?
On utilise souvent the + emotion
Ex : the pain in my chest / the fear inside me / the rage in my bones.
Peut-on utiliser le Present Perfect avec un moment précis terminé dans le passé (yesterday, last night, that night, in 2019…) ?
❌ Non. On utilise Past Simple.
Exemples :
I saw her yesterday.
That night I took the throne.
➡️ Present Perfect est utilisé sans moment précis ou avec since / for.
Que signifie worship ?
Worship = adorer, vénérer (souvent dans un sens religieux ou très intense).
Ex : They worship her like a queen
Que signifie bleak ?
Bleak = sombre, froid, sans espoir.
Ex : The future looks bleak.
Que signifie shrine ?
Shrine = lieu sacré / autel dédié à quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
Ex : They built a shrine for the hero.
Que signifie giggle ?
Giggle = rire légèrement, rire nerveusement ou de façon enfantine.
Ex : She giggled when I told the joke.
Quand utilise-t-on “the” devant un lieu ?
On utilise “the” quand on parle d’un lieu spécifique ou identifiable.
Ex : the city, the street, the club.
Que signifie l’expression “up, up and away” en anglais ?
Up, up and away = partir vers le haut / s’envoler / s’échapper vers quelque chose de meilleur.
Souvent utilisé pour parler de succès, liberté ou élévation.
What is a more natural way to say “to the side” in emotional or abstract contexts?
Use “aside” (e.g., “put it aside”, “leave it aside”).
Why is tense consistency important in a sentence?
All verbs should match the same time frame unless there’s a clear reason to shift.
How do you naturally say “essayer encore” in English in a songwriting context?
“try again” or “try to + verb” (e.g., “try to make it work again”)
What does “wear your heart on your sleeve” mean?
To show your emotions openly, without hiding them.
How do you use “lead someone on” in a sentence?
It means to make someone believe you have feelings for them when you don’t.
👉 “You led me on”
How do you naturally express that someone is the cause of something negative?
Use “because of + someone” → e.g. “She has lost her confidence because of me
What does “back it up” mean in a confident / confrontational context?
To prove what you say or take responsibility (e.g. You said it, now back it up)
In songwriting, should you prefer active or passive forms for stronger impact?
Active forms (e.g. “my heart broke” > “my heart was broken”)
What does “hit my chin” mean and how can it be used in songwriting?
Literally: to strike the lower part of the face. In lyrics: can describe physical impact or symbolize confrontation (e.g. reality hit my chin)
