Lyrics & Translation
Embark on an introspective journey with Ichon's "911," a poignant French hip-hop track that delves into themes of escape, self-discovery, and the pursuit of freedom. Learning French through this song offers a unique opportunity to connect with raw emotion and poetic lyricism, as Ichon masterfully articulates complex feelings and personal transformation. Its rich narrative and evocative imagery make it a compelling piece for language learners seeking to grasp authentic expression in French music.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai toujours su que j'aurais eu l'choix
➔ Past conditional tense (avoir + eu), expressing a hypothetical situation in the past
➔ Uses the **past conditional tense** to express a hypothetical scenario about having had a choice in the past
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Je suis né, c'était le 11 septembre
➔ Simple past tense (passé composé), indicating a completed action in the past
➔ Uses **passé composé** to state a specific completed event in the past—in this case, the birth date
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Y en a pas deux comme moi
➔ Negative form with 'pas' + noun, indicating only one of its kind
➔ Uses negative construction with **'pas'** to emphasize uniqueness—there are no two people like me
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J'me sens vivre quand j'lis
➔ Reflexive verb (se sentir) + present tense, expressing a feeling of feeling alive when reading
➔ Uses the **reflexive verb 'se sentir'** in the present tense to describe feeling alive when reading
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Tout s'illumine tant qu'je garde le sang froid
➔ Subordinate clause with 'tant que' to express 'as long as', plus the verb 'garder' (to keep) in present tense
➔ Uses **'tant que'** to introduce a condition or duration, with **'garder'** (to keep) in present tense to express maintaining composure
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Je ne les ai jamais crus
➔ Negative present perfect tense ('ne ... jamais' + past participle), emphasizing that I never believed
➔ Uses **negative present perfect ('ne ... jamais') + past participle** to express never having believed
Album: Pour de vrai
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