Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of French rap with Gambino's captivating track "CHINOISERIE"! This song offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary French language through its vivid storytelling and catchy hooks. You can learn about modern slang, cultural references, and how language is used to paint a picture of allure and urban realities. What makes this song special is its intriguing blend of a seemingly elegant aesthetic, "chinoiserie," with the gritty underbelly of "crapulerie," providing a fascinating linguistic and thematic journey.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tête /tɛt/ A2 |
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pire /piʁ/ B2 |
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tête /tɛt/ A2 |
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bogota /boɡo.ta/ B2 |
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baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1 |
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lovas /lɔ.va/ B2 |
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côté /kote/ A2 |
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point /pɔ̃/ A1 |
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effet /ɛ.fɛ/ B1 |
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vodka /ˈvɒd.kə/ A2 |
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tatou /tatu/ B2 |
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dos /do/ A2 |
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papillon /pa.pi.jɔ̃/ B1 |
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chignon /ʃi.ɲɔ̃/ B2 |
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lambo /ˈlam.bo/ B2 |
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mode /mɔd/ A2 |
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avion /a.vjɔ̃/ B2 |
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habibi /ha.biˈbi/ B1 |
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crapulerie /kʁap y ʁi/ C1 |
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rouge /ʁuʒ/ A1 |
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lèvres /lɛvʁ/ (assuming as noun plural form) A2 |
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couleur /kulœʁ/ A1 |
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ferrari /fɛʁ.ʁaʁ.i/ B1 |
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coupe /kup/ A2 |
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paririe /pa.ʁiʁi/ B2 |
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verre /vɛʁ/ A1 |
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pelican /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ma baby lova, dix points de côté pour l'avocat
➔ Use of the verb 'lovar' (to love) in informal speech
➔ 'Lova' is a colloquial or slang term for 'to love', emphasizing a casual or informal tone.
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Soubeus dans le Lambo papillon
➔ Use of the adverb 'dans' to indicate placement or location
➔ 'Dans' is a French preposition meaning 'inside' or 'in', used here to specify being inside the Lamborghini.
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Elle aime trop la Chinoiserie
➔ Use of the verb 'aime' (to like/love) with 'trop' to express excessive liking
➔ 'Aime' means 'likes' or 'loves', and 'trop' is an adverb meaning 'too much', together expressing excessive fondness.
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Elle attire que la crapulerie
➔ Use of 'attire' (to attract) with 'que' (that) to specify what attracts her
➔ 'Attire' means 'attracts' or 'draws in', and 'que' introduces the clause specifying what she attracts.
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Que des tours de magie
➔ Use of 'que' (that) followed by plural noun to specify a type of action or thing
➔ 'Que' introduces the phrase 'des tours de magie', meaning 'some magic tricks' or 'magic shows'.
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