Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotional depth of GIMS' "Caméléon." This French rap track offers a window into the universal experiences of love, heartbreak, and the complexities of changing relationships. By delving into its poignant lyrics and evocative metaphors, you can gain a deeper understanding of French expression and emotion.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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histoire /istwaʁ/ B2 |
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question /kɛstjɔ̃/ B2 |
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flouze /fluz/ B2 |
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doute /dut/ B2 |
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gouffre /ɡufʁ/ C1 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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sentir /sɑ̃tiʁ/ B1 |
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partir /paʁtiʁ/ B1 |
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attraper /atʁape/ B2 |
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aimant /ɛmɑ̃/ B2 |
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dire /diʁ/ A2 |
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caméléon /kamələ̃/ B2 |
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promettre /pʁɔmɛtʁ/ B2 |
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sentiments /sɑ̃tima/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quand tu disais "Oui", moi, je disais "Non"
➔ past tense in reported speech
➔ The structure uses the **past tense** to report what was said in a previous moment.
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Je t'ai senti partir
➔ compound tense (passé composé + infinitive)
➔ The **passé composé** tense expresses completed actions in the past, here combined with the infinitive 'partir'.
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Il faut que je fasse attention
➔ subjonctif mood after 'il faut que'
➔ The phrase **il faut que** requires the **subjunctive mood** in the subordinate clause to express necessity or obligation.
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On s'est laissé tomber
➔ reflexive verb in passé composé with pronoun agreement
➔ The **reflexive verb** 'se laisser tomber' uses the auxiliary 'être' in the **passé composé**, with the past participle agreeing in gender and number when necessary.
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Y'a ces sentiments que tu déguises
➔ use of relative clause with present tense
➔ The clause **que tu déguises** is a relative clause modifying '**ces sentiments**' in the present tense, describing ongoing actions.
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Je n'étais pas au rendez-vous
➔ imperfect tense in negative form
➔ The **imparfait** tense is used in the negative to describe ongoing or habitual past actions that did not occur.
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Trop compliqué, okay
➔ adjective + adverb + colloquial expression
➔ The phrase combines an **adjective** ('compliqué') with an **adverb** ('trop') and colloquial usage ('okay') to express a casual conclusion.
Same Singer

Sapés comme jamais
GIMS, Niska

Bella Ciao
NAESTRO, GIMS, VITAA, DADJU, SLIMANE

Caméléon
GIMS

Ce soir ne sors pas
GIMS, Lacrim

Le prix à payer
GIMS

Le Pire
GIMS

Belle
GIMS, DADJU, SLIMANE

PIANO
gims, werenoi

BABY
GIMS

CIEL
GIMS

Reste
GIMS, Sting

La Même
GIMS, Vianney

APRÈS VOUS MADAME
GIMS, Soolking

SOIS PAS TIMIDE
GIMS

JUSQU'ICI TOUT VA BIEN
GIMS

Cesar
Black M, GIMS

SPIDER
GIMS, DYSTINCT

APPELLE TA COPINE
GIMS

CONTACT
GIMS

COMÈTE
GIMS
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