Lyrics & Translation
Explore the vibrant sounds of "Beau Continent" by Tiken Jah Fakoly, a reggae track that bursts with optimism about Africa's future. Through its powerful lyrics and soulful rhythm, the song invites listeners to connect with the beauty and potential of the continent, offering a unique perspective on African pride and resilience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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réussir /ʁe.y.siʁ/ B1 |
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continent /kɔ̃.tinɑ̃/ B2 |
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fille /fij/ A2 |
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richesse /ʁiʃɛs/ B2 |
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jeune /ʒœn/ A2 |
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avenir /a.vɛ.nir/ B2 |
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soleil /sɔ.lɛj/ B1 |
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humeur /œ.myʁ/ B2 |
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opportunisme /ɔpɔʁtynizm/ C1 |
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métier /me.tje/ A2 |
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pouvoir /puvwaʁ/ B1 |
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enrichir /ɑ̃.ʁiʃiʁ/ B2 |
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passé /pa.se/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu sais qu’il a tout pour réussir
➔ The use of the present tense after 'que' in subordinate clauses to express certainty or factual knowledge.
➔ The verb is in the **present tense**, indicating a statement of fact or certainty about the continent's potential.
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Faut pas nous dire à nous que notre Afrique est pauvre
➔ Use of the impersonal verb 'falloir' in the negative to express prohibition or that something should not be done.
➔ The expression **'faut pas'** is used here to indicate **prohibition** or **should not** do something.
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Les riches abondent
➔ The verb 'abonder' in present tense, meaning 'to abound' or 'to be abundant'.
➔ The verb **'abondent'** is in the present tense, indicating the **abundance** of riches.
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Ce qu‘elle tient dans ses bras ne peut se remplacer
➔ Use of 'ne peut pas' to express **impossibility** or that something **cannot** be replaced.
➔ The **'ne peut pas'** construction expresses **impossibility** or **something that cannot** be done or replaced.
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Nous les Ivoiriens on a le cacao
➔ Use of the pronoun 'on' in French to mean 'we' or 'people in general', combined with the definite article 'le'.
➔ The pronoun **'on'** generally means **'we'** or **'people in general'**, used with the definite article **'le'** to specify the noun.
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Pourquoi nous dire à nous que l’Afrique est pauvre
➔ Use of the infinitive 'dire' after 'pourquoi' to form a question about the reason for doing something.
➔ The **infinitive 'dire'** follows 'pourquoi' to express questioning the reason behind an action or statement.
Same Singer

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