Lyrics & Translation
Explore the depths of French rap with Ninho's "Boîte Noire," a track that delves into personal struggles and the realities of fame. This song offers a glimpse into modern French slang and introspective storytelling, making it a compelling listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
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territoire /tɛʁitwaʁ/ A2 |
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gérer /ʒeʁe/ A2 |
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crise /kʁiz/ A2 |
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problèmes /pʁɔblɛm/ A1 |
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hasard /azaʁ/ B1 |
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taffer /tafe/ B2 |
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véreux /veʁø/ C1 |
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arnaque /aʁnak/ B2 |
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connecté /kɔnɛkte/ B1 |
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plug /plʌg/ B2 |
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paranoïa /paʁanɔja/ C1 |
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décompresser /dekompʁese/ B2 |
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cabossé /kabɔse/ C1 |
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investissement /ivɛstismə̃/ B2 |
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piloter /pilɔte/ B2 |
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devises /dəviz/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Toi tu veux le brassard, brasser Mais pas les problèmes qui vont avec
➔ Relative pronoun "qui"
➔ "Qui" introduces a relative clause that refers to "les problèmes". It acts as the subject of the verb "vont" (to go with).
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C'est pas du hasard faut taffer 6x fois plus que je te le répète
➔ Impersonal expression "il faut" (faut); comparison "fois plus que"
➔ "Faut" is a colloquial form of "il faut", expressing obligation ("one must work"). "6x fois plus que" is used for comparison, meaning "6 times more than".
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Sinon tu es viré
➔ Passive voice
➔ "Tu es viré" is in the passive voice, formed with "être" + past participle ("viré"). It indicates that the subject ("tu") receives the action of being fired.
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Il a dit qu'il était content pour moi, qu'il était heureux
➔ Reported speech (discours indirect) with imperfect tense
➔ This is an example of reported speech. The original statement ("Je suis content/heureux") is reported using "il a dit que" followed by the imperfect tense ("était") because the main verb ("a dit") is in a past tense.
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J'fais croquer que la fafa (gros)
➔ Restriction "ne... que"
➔ "Ne... que" expresses a restriction, meaning "only". "J'fais croquer que la fafa" translates to "I only share/make profit from the fafa". "J'fais" is colloquial for "Je fais".
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Comme si j'étais né à Macao
➔ "Comme si" + imperfect tense
➔ "Comme si" (as if) is always followed by the imperfect tense, even when referring to present or future hypothetical situations. It expresses a hypothetical or unreal comparison.
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Et je suis trop connecté pour la toucher au même prix que toi
➔ "Trop... pour + infinitif"
➔ The structure "trop... pour + infinitif" means "too... to do something". It expresses an excessive degree that prevents an action.
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J'leur dis bonjour, ils veulent le
➔ Indirect object pronoun "leur"
➔ "Leur" is an indirect object pronoun (C.O.I.) that replaces "à eux/elles" (to them). It is placed before the conjugated verb ("dis").
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Arrête de regarder la poche des autres Si la tienne est vide
➔ Imperative (Arrête de + infinitif); Conditional clause (Si)
➔ "Arrête de regarder" is an imperative command, followed by "de" + infinitive. "Si la tienne est vide" is a conditional clause (type 1) expressing a real condition.
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Rien ne sert d'aller vite
➔ Impersonal expression "Rien ne sert de + infinitif"
➔ "Rien ne sert de + infinitif" is an impersonal expression meaning "It's useless to..." or "There's no point in...".
Album: Boîte noire
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Triple V
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BOITE NOIRE
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Requin
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Maman ne le sait pas
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Dis-moi que tu m'aimes
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