Lyrics & Translation
Explore MC Solaar's "Caroline," a landmark French hip-hop song that masterfully blends poetic lyrics with a poignant narrative of love and loss. Through its clever wordplay and emotional depth, "Caroline" offers a unique gateway into the artistry of French rap, showcasing Solaar's lyrical prowess and his ability to craft timeless stories.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amoureux /a.mu.ʁø/ B1 |
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douceur /du.sœʁ/ B2 |
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passionnément /pa.sjɔ.ne.mɑ̃/ C1 |
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déception /de.sɛp.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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brutal /bʁytal/ B2 |
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haine /ɛn/ C1 |
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jalousie /ʒa.lu.zi/ B2 |
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fille /fij/ A1 |
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cornet /kɔʁ.nɛ/ B1 |
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fraise /fʁɛz/ A2 |
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manguier /mɑ̃.ɡi.e/ C1 |
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pacotille /pa.ko.tij/ C2 |
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trèfle /tʁɛf.l/ A2 |
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stylo /sti.lo/ A1 |
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coeur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'étais cool, assis sur un banc, c'était au printemps.
➔ Imperfect tense to describe a past state.
➔ The phrase "J'étais cool" uses the imperfect tense to indicate a past state of being.
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Je t'aime un peu, beaucoup, à la folie, passionnément.
➔ Adverbial phrases to express intensity.
➔ The phrase "un peu, beaucoup, à la folie, passionnément" uses adverbs to convey different levels of love.
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La haine d'un être n'est pas dans nos prérogatives.
➔ Negation with 'ne...pas' to express a negative statement.
➔ The phrase "n'est pas dans nos prérogatives" uses negation to indicate that hatred is not within their rights.
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Je suis l'as de trèfle qui pique ton cœur.
➔ Metaphor to convey emotions.
➔ The metaphor "l'as de trèfle" symbolizes a unique and special role in love.
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Elle était ma dame, elle était ma came.
➔ Repetition for emphasis.
➔ The repetition of "elle était" emphasizes the importance of the subject in the speaker's life.
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Je suis passé pour être présent dans ton futur.
➔ Infinitive construction to express purpose.
➔ The phrase "pour être présent" indicates the intention behind the action.
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La vie est un jeu de cartes, Paris un casino.
➔ Simile to compare two different things.
➔ The phrase "La vie est un jeu de cartes" compares life to a card game, suggesting unpredictability.
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