Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of French-Congolese hip-hop with "Congolaise" by Gradur and L2B. This song is a perfect entry point to learning French through music, with its repetitive and catchy chorus celebrating Congolese pride. Beyond the language, it offers a window into the cultural identity of the Congolese diaspora in France, making it a special and culturally rich learning experience.
Key Vocabulary
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président /pʁezi.dɑ̃/ B1 |
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bourré /bu.ʁe/ B1 |
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congolais /kɔ̃.ɡɔ.lɛ/ B2 |
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richesse /ʁi.ʃɛs/ B2 |
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route /ʁut/ A1 |
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litre /litʁ/ A2 |
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Sprinter /spʁɛn.tɛʁ/ B2 |
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vitres /vitʁ/ B1 |
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teintées /tɛ̃.te/ B1 |
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cash /kaʃ/ A1 |
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parcelles /paʁ.sɛl/ B2 |
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Kinshasa /kɪn.ʃa.sa/ C1 |
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escroc /ɛs.kʁo/ B2 |
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rue /ʁy/ A1 |
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poche /pɔʃ/ A2 |
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gauche /ɡoʃ/ B1 |
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droite /dʁwat/ A2 |
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wari /wa.ʁi/ C1 |
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grand-mère /ɡʁɑ̃.mɛʁ/ A2 |
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belle /bɛl/ A1 |
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côté /ko.te/ A2 |
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sentiments /sɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃/ B1 |
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tête /tɛt/ A2 |
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came /kam/ C1 |
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chargée /ʃaʁ.ʒe/ B1 |
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drogue /dʁɔɡ/ B1 |
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goûter /ɡu.te/ A2 |
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Zaïrois /za.i.ʁwa/ C1 |
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modestie /mɔ.dɛs.ti/ B2 |
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bolide /bɔ.lid/ C1 |
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passager /pa.sa.ʒe/ B1 |
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Palais /pa.lɛ/ B2 |
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Paix /pɛ/ A1 |
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teint /tɛ̃/ B1 |
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ébène /e.bɛn/ C1 |
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aise /ɛ.lɛz/ A2 |
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ennuyer /ɑ̃.nɥi.je/ B1 |
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cinq /sɛ̃k/ A1 |
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mayélé /ma.je.le/ C2 |
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entourage /ɑ̃.tu.ʁɑʒ/ B2 |
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validée /va.li.de/ B1 |
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matalana /ma.ta.la.na/ C2 |
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charisme /ka.ʁism/ B2 |
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Prada /pʁa.da/ B2 |
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Punta Cana /ˈpunta ˈkana/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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