Lyrics & Translation
Discover French through the powerful lyrics of GIMS's 'CONTACT'. This song offers a great opportunity to learn modern French slang and expressions related to success and ambition. Its blend of rap and pop makes it a catchy and engaging way to immerse yourself in the language and culture of contemporary French music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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contact /ˈkɒntækt/ A2 |
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point /pɔɪnt/ A1 |
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cons /kɒnz/ B2 |
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pêché /peʃe/ B2 |
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lecteur /lɛktœʁ/ B1 |
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meufs /mœf/ B2 |
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verre /vɛʁ/ A1 |
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femme /fam/ A1 |
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porte /pɔʁt/ A1 |
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chemins /ʃəmɛ̃/ A2 |
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caverne /kavɛʁn/ B2 |
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métier /metje/ A2 |
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sourire /suʁiʁ/ A2 |
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carte /kaʁt/ A1 |
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domaine /dɔmɛn/ B1 |
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folie /fɔli/ B1 |
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enfance /ɑ̃fɑ̃s/ A2 |
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gens /ʒɑ̃/ A1 |
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importance /ɛ̃pɔʁtɑ̃s/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Contact, ouais, j'ai v'la les contacts, y a zéro point sur l'mis-per
➔ Informal Contraction: 'v'la' (voilà)
➔ 'V'la' is a colloquial shortening of 'voilà', meaning 'there are' or 'here are'. It emphasizes the abundance of contacts.
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J'tis-sor du Bourget, ces cons m'attendent à CDG
➔ Present Tense: Expressing a current or imminent action
➔ The verb “j'tis-sor” (a slang term probably meaning “I'm leaving from”), used in the present tense, indicates an action happening now or very soon. It creates immediacy.
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Parler derrière, c'est pêché
➔ Impersonal Construction: 'c'est' + adjective/noun
➔ 'C'est pêché' uses the impersonal 'c'est' followed by the noun 'pêché' (sin). This emphasizes the general truth or moral judgement that talking behind someone's back is wrong.
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J'suis là d'puis JCVD, depuis le lecteur DVD
➔ Preposition 'depuis' indicating a starting point in time.
➔ 'Depuis' is used to signify 'since' or 'from'. The repetition emphasizes how long the speaker has been present or relevant ('JCVD' - Jean-Claude Van Damme era, 'DVD player' era).
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Un verre de trop, c'est la cata', il m'faut une femme comme Lagertha
➔ Ellipsis: Omission of words for brevity and impact (Un verre de trop (c'est) c'est la cata)
➔ The phrase implies '(Un) verre de trop, c'est la catastrophe' but omits the first 'c'est' for a more conversational and punchy delivery. It also uses 'il me faut' (I need) expressing a requirement or desire.
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Si elle est bien, j'me maque avec, réaliste comme Machiavel
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1/Real Condition): 'Si' + present tense, future tense/imperative.
➔ This uses the common conditional structure: If [condition], then [result]. 'Si elle est bien' (if she is good), 'j'me maque avec' (I'll get with her). This implies a likely outcome.
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Y a pas d'sot métier, or et pétrole sous mes pieds
➔ Existential 'Y a' (Il y a): Impersonal 'There is/are'
➔ 'Y a pas d'sot métier' is a shortened version of 'Il n'y a pas de sot métier', meaning 'There's no such thing as a stupid job'. 'Y a' functions as a contraction of 'il y a', indicating existence. The sentence implies his skills/endeavours bring valuable rewards ('gold and oil').
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C'est mieux qu'vous vous soumettiez avant l'entrée au cimetière
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Subjonctif): 'que' + subjunctive verb (vous vous soumettiez)
➔ The phrase 'C'est mieux que' implies subjectivity or opinion. It triggers the use of the subjunctive mood ('vous vous soumettiez') expressing a recommendation or necessity but not a certainty.
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Le prix à payer
GIMS

Le Pire
GIMS

Belle
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PIANO
gims, werenoi

BABY
GIMS

CIEL
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Reste
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La Même
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APRÈS VOUS MADAME
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JUSQU'ICI TOUT VA BIEN
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Cesar
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SPIDER
GIMS, DYSTINCT

APPELLE TA COPINE
GIMS

CONTACT
GIMS

COMÈTE
GIMS
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