Dieu Merci – Bilingual Lyrics French/English
Lyrics & Translation
Experience the uplifting journey of Dadju and Tiakola's "Dieu Merci." This Afro pop hit beautifully blends gratitude for past struggles with the celebration of current success. Through its catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, "Dieu Merci" not only shares a story of ambition and triumph but also offers a glimpse into modern French urban music, making it a great song to explore.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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chérie /ʃe.ʁi/ A2 |
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valises /va.liz/ A1 |
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bénéf /be.nef/ B1 |
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Afrique /a.fʁik/ A1 |
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magique /ma.ʒik/ B1 |
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dalle /dal/ B2 |
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patron /pa.tʁɔ̃/ B1 |
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bague /baɡ/ A2 |
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dos /do/ A1 |
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faible /fɛ.bl/ B1 |
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physique /fi.zik/ B1 |
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scénario /se.na.ʁjo/ B2 |
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gamos /ɡa.mos/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai fait du bénéf' qu'on va investir en Afrique
➔ Using the recent past tense 'J'ai fait' (I did/made) with 'qu'on va investir' (that we are going to invest) to describe a planned future action.
➔ 'J'ai fait' is the present perfect tense indicating an action completed recently; 'qu'on va investir' is the near future tense with 'aller' + infinitive, expressing an upcoming plan.
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Ma chérie, fais tes valises, on va quitter la street
➔ Imperative mood 'fais' (do/make) used to give a command or suggestion; 'on va quitter' employs the near future 'aller' + infinitive to express an intended action.
➔ 'Fais' is the imperative form of 'faire' (to do/make), used here to give a command or suggestion; 'on va quitter' combines 'aller' (to go) in near future with the infinitive 'quitter' (to leave), expressing an intention to leave soon.
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J'sais c'que c'est d'avoir la dalle, aujourd'hui, j'dis 'Dieu merci'
➔ Using 'J'sais' (I know) with 'c'que c'est' (what it is) to express understanding of a situation; 'j'dis' (I say) in the simple present tense to express a current sentiment or declaration.
➔ 'J'sais' is a contraction of 'je sais', meaning 'I know'; 'c'que c'est' is a colloquial way of saying 'what it is' or 'the thing that is'. 'J'dis' is the informal contraction of 'je dis' (I say).
Album: Poison ou Antidote - édition Miel Book
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