Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heart of Parisian suburban life through '92 LIFE' by 2 Mètres. This song offers a gateway into modern French slang and the cultural identity of the 'banlieues.' By listening, you can learn the rhythm and vocabulary of contemporary French street rap and understand how artists use language to express pride in their origins. It's a perfect track to experience the authentic sound and attitude of the Hauts-de-Seine rap scene.
Key Vocabulary
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comportement /kɔ̃.pɔʁ.tə.mɑ̃/ B2 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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bagnole /ba.ɲɔl/ B1 |
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drogue /dʁɔɡ/ B1 |
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cash /kaʃ/ A2 |
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business /biz.nɛs/ A2 |
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mission /mi.sjɔ̃/ B1 |
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radical /ʁa.di.kal/ B2 |
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famille /fa.mij/ A1 |
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respecté /ʁɛs.pɛk.te/ B2 |
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argent /aʁ.ʒɑ̃/ A2 |
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vend /vɑ̃/ A2 |
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moula /mu.la/ C1 |
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ruiner /ʁɥi.ne/ B2 |
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finesse /fi.nɛs/ B2 |
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cible /sibl/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Comportement 92 life
➔ Noun + Noun compound, Adjective usage
➔ The compound noun "92 life" is a stylistic choice. "Comportement" (behavior) modifies the implied meaning of lifestyle. The adjective "92" indicates the geographical origin.
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Fast life comme si on avait douze life
➔ Simile, Subjunctive (implied), Time Adverbial Clause
➔ "Comme si" (as if) introduces a simile with a subjunctive feel (although not explicit). The phrase implies they live a fast life as if they have many lives.
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J'suis avec l'esprit Guerilla, à fond dans les bad-dales
➔ Prepositional Phrase, Idiomatic Expression
➔ "Avec l'esprit Guerilla" (with the Guerilla spirit) is a prepositional phrase describing the mindset. "À fond dans les bad-dales" (fully into the bad deals) is an idiomatic expression that signifies being deeply involved in illicit or dangerous activities.
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Ça baise skillé Baches, ça baise skillé Baches
➔ Repetition, Slang
➔ The repetition emphasizes a statement. The word "baise" and "Baches" are slang, with the meaning depending on context.
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J'encule la prod et la proc', le boulot est pro'
➔ Slang, Contraction
➔ "J'encule" is vulgar slang. The use of contractions like "J'" (Je) is common in spoken French.
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Y a encore du sang sur la crosse
➔ Existential construction (Il y a), Prepositional phrase
➔ "Y a" (Il y a) means "there is". "Sur la crosse" (on the butt of the gun) is a prepositional phrase providing additional context.
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Allez-retour, que des allés-retours
➔ Repetition, Pluralization
➔ Repetition reinforces the idea of constant travel. The plural "allés-retours" emphasizes multiple round trips.
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J'arrive radical, tre-moi à 20k
➔ Adjective usage, Imperative mood
➔ "Radical" describes the speaker's arrival. "Tre-moi à 20k" is imperative (command), although a slang abbreviation for 'trade me', or 'charge me' with a sum of money (20,000)
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On veut ruiner la cible, R.A.F. dans l'habitacle
➔ Future tense (implied), Slang
➔ "On veut ruiner" implies a future action. "R.A.F." (rien à foutre) is vulgar slang for "I don't care" and uses the prepositional phrase "dans l'habitacle" (in the car).
Album: 92 LIFE DELUXE
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