Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotional depth of French rap with Bigflo & Oli's "Alors alors." This song offers a heartfelt narrative about friendship, absence, and the passage of time, providing a window into relatable human experiences through its poignant lyrics and evocative storytelling. Learning the language through this song can offer insight into expressing complex emotions and maintaining connections.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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dire /diːʁ/ A1 |
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faire /fɛʁ/ A1 |
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ville /vil/ A1 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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mère /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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longtemps /lɔ̃tɑ̃/ A2 |
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bien /bjɛ̃/ A2 |
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été /ete/ A2 |
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hiver /ivɛʁ/ A2 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ B1 |
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nouvelle /nuvɛl/ B1 |
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quartier /kaʁtje/ B1 |
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attendre /atɑ̃dʁ/ B1 |
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espérer /ɛspeʁe/ B1 |
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vérité /veʁite/ B2 |
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absence /apsɑ̃s/ B2 |
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promesse /pʁɔmɛs/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dis-moi qu't'es resté avec elle
➔ Subjunctive mood after verbs expressing request or order (dire que)
➔ The verb "dire" (to say) when expressing a request or order, often requires the subjunctive mood in the subordinate clause. Here, "qu't'es resté" is shortened from "que tu es resté," and should be "que tu sois resté" (subjunctive). However, in colloquial French, the indicative is often used instead of the subjunctive.
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On s'est promis de pas s'lâcher
➔ Pronominal verb "se promettre de" + infinitive
➔ "Se promettre de" means "to promise oneself to do something". The "s'" indicates that it is a pronominal verb. The sentence means "We promised each other not to let go."
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T'as changé de numéro ou t'avais pas envie de me parler quand je t'ai appelé, hein?
➔ Use of "quand" to introduce a time clause, past tense agreement, "hein?" for confirmation
➔ "Quand" introduces a time clause. The past tenses (changé, avais, ai appelé) are consistent. "Hein?" is a tag question used for confirmation or seeking agreement. It's similar to "right?" or "isn't it?"
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Toi qui répondais présent quand on parlait d'avenir
➔ Relative pronoun "qui" with imperfect tense (répondais) and use of "quand"
➔ "Qui" is a relative pronoun meaning "who". "Répondais" is in the imperfect tense, describing a habitual action in the past. "Quand" introduces a time clause. The sentence means "You who were always there when we talked about the future."
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Si c'est une de tes blagues, celle-là elle est trop longue
➔ Conditional clause with "si" + present tense, demonstrative pronoun "celle-là"
➔ "Si" introduces a conditional clause. When the "si" clause is in the present tense, the main clause is usually in the present or future tense. "Celle-là" is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning "that one".
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Faut qu'tu sortes de ta planque
➔ Impersonal expression "il faut que" + subjunctive mood
➔ "Il faut que" means "it is necessary that". It always requires the subjunctive mood in the subordinate clause. "Sortes" is the subjunctive form of "sortir".
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Est-ce ça t'plaît de savoir que tu nous manques?
➔ Interrogative structure with "Est-ce que", indirect object pronoun "t'", and verb "manquer" expressing lack.
➔ "Est-ce que" is used to form a question. "T'" is the indirect object pronoun (te), shortened before the verb "plaît". "Manquer" is used in the sense of "to be missed". The sentence means, "Does it please you to know that we miss you?". Note that "tu nous manques" literally means "you are lacking to us".
Album: la vraie vie

Dommage
Bigflo & Oli

Papa
Bigflo & Oli

Alors alors
Bigflo & Oli

La vraie vie
Bigflo & Oli

Personne
Bigflo & Oli
Same Singer

Papa
Bigflo & Oli

Alors alors
Bigflo & Oli

Sur la lune
Bigflo & Oli

Coup de Vieux
Bigflo & Oli, Julien Doré

La vraie vie
Bigflo & Oli

Comme d'hab
Bigflo & Oli

Aujourd'hui
Bigflo & Oli

Monsieur Tout Le Monde
Bigflo & Oli

Personne
Bigflo & Oli

C'est que du rap
Bigflo & Oli, Soprano, Black M

Bienvenue chez moi
Bigflo & Oli

Promesses
Bigflo & Oli

New York en Décembre
Bigflo & Oli

Demain
Bigflo & Oli, Petit Biscuit

Mytho
Bigflo & Oli

Le Cordon
Bigflo & Oli

Rentrez chez vous
Bigflo & Oli

Sacré Bordel
Bigflo & Oli

J'étais pas là
Bigflo & Oli

Bons élèves
Bigflo & Oli, MC★Solaar
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