Lyrics & Translation
Discover the melancholic and atmospheric world of Belgian rapper Hamza through his breakout mixtape '1994'. This project is a fantastic entry point for language learners, as Hamza seamlessly blends French with English slang and phrases, offering a natural and contemporary way to engage with the French language. The introspective lyrics and hypnotic beats make for an immersive experience, allowing you to learn the rhythm and flow of modern French rap while exploring themes of love, struggle, and self-reflection.
Key Vocabulary
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misère /mi.zɛʁ/ C1 |
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daronne /daʁɔn/ B2 |
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confiance /kɔ̃.fjɑ̃s/ B1 |
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contrôle /kɔ̃.tʁɔl/ B1 |
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police /pɔ.lis/ A2 |
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société /so.si.e.te/ B1 |
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haine /ɛn/ B1 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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conscience /kɔ̃.sjɑ̃s/ B2 |
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amour /a.muʁ/ A1 |
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ciel /sjɛl/ A2 |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A1 |
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gouffre /ɡufʁ/ C1 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ A2 |
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deuil /dœj/ B2 |
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diable /djabl/ B1 |
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violent /vjɔ.lɑ̃/ B2 |
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fucked /fʌkt/ C2 |
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bloc-notes /blɔk.not/ B1 |
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peine /pɛn/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je me rappelle quand c'était fucked up
➔ Imparfait tense
➔ The verb 'rappelle' is in the imparfait tense, used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, here referring to a past memory.
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J'vivais la misère au jour le jour
➔ Imparfait tense
➔ The verb 'vivais' is in the imparfait tense, indicating a repeated or ongoing situation in the past.
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J'écris ma peine dans un bloc-notes
➔ Present tense
➔ The verb 'écris' is in the present tense, used here to describe an action that is habitual or true in the present.
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J'voyais ma daronne à cours de sous
➔ Imparfait tense
➔ The verb 'voyais' is in the imparfait tense, describing a past situation that was ongoing or repeated.
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Tout est plus beau quand j'suis hors de moi
➔ Present tense with 'quand'
➔ The present tense is used with 'quand' to express a condition or time clause, here indicating a contrast or specific situation.
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2017 j'suis le même gars, beaucoup de haine mais ça me touche pas
➔ Present tense with negation
➔ The present tense is used with negation ('me touche pas') to express that something does not affect the subject in the present.
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J'faisais du sale j'avais pas le choix
➔ Imparfait tense with negation
➔ The imparfait tense is used with negation ('avais pas') to describe a lack of choice or option in the past.
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J'voulais juste un peu d'amour
➔ Imparfait of desire
➔ The imparfait is used here to express a past desire or wish, indicating a recurring or ongoing feeling.
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