Greenwashing - Tryo

French band Tryo is known for its unique blend of reggae, acoustic sounds, and socially conscious lyrics. In "Greenwashing", Tryo addresses, with its usual humour, the hypocrisy of greenwashing - when companies make themselves appear more environmentally friendly than they really are. So enjoy this super catchy tune while learning some great French expressions and idiomatic phrases to talk about the environment in French with style and humour! 

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.

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