Dis-Moi – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Charlotte Dipanda, Tayc

Lyrics & Translation

Learning French through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the language's rhythm and emotion, and "Dis-Moi" by Charlotte Dipanda and Tayc is a perfect starting point. The song's conversational and tender lyrics, with the recurring gentle plea "Dis-moi" (Tell me), offer a beautiful introduction to expressing care and intimacy in French. The blend of classic African sounds with modern R&B makes it a unique and captivating listen, allowing learners to connect with contemporary Francophone culture.

[English]

There have often been traumas in my life

I was tired, there have often been dramas

Today there's nothing to do

I find happiness in his arms

My prayer to God is to watch over us for a long time

Bamenda mindset

Investments in Cocody and

All the riches in the world for you

We did everything we said we would

I neutralized all our enemies, I don't even see them anymore

Everything in Dolce, I take care of it, you don't matter anymore

I don't trust anyone

I'm wary, but you taught me

To calm my heart and to stay focused, oh yeah

I could give everything for the Mater, but I chose you

But if you're hurting, I can't let it be

Tell me who hurt you

I can't let it be

Tell me who hurt you

I can't let it be

Tell me who hurt you

In Ndolo, I can't let it be, mama

Tell me who hurt you

I can't let it be

I'll buy, tell me the price, I'll buy

After all, between Love and Lover

The only thing that changes is one letter

Oh yes, I'll buy, tell me the price, I'll buy

We suffered for a long time

Moncler will get us through the winter

Tell me the price, I'll buy

Mindset, I'll buy

We suffered for a long time

I'm telling you, I'll buy

Tell me the price, I'll buy

Mindset, I'll buy

We suffered for a long time

I don't trust anyone, I'm wary, but you taught me

To calm my heart and to stay focused

I could give everything for the Mater, but I chose you

But if you're hurting, I can't let it be

Tell me who hurt you

I can't let it be

Tell me who hurt you

I can't let it be

Tell me who hurt you

In Ndolo, I can't let it be, mama

Tell me who hurt you

I can't let it be

Let it be, mama

Let it be, mama

Let it be, mama

[French]

Dans ma vie il y a souvent eu des traumas

J'étais fatiguée il y a souvent eu des dramas

Aujourd'hui il y a rien à faire

Le bonheur je l'ai dans ses bras

Ma prière à Dieu est de veiller plus longtemps

Mentalité de Bamenda

Investissement à Cocody et

Toutes les richesses du monde pour toi

On a fait tout ce qu'on s'est dit

Guitarisé tous nos ennemis moi je ne les vois plus

Tout en Dolce, je m'en occupe, toi tu ne comptes plus

Je n'ai confiance en personne

Moi je me méfie oh mais tu m'as appris

A calmer mon cœur et à rester précis oh hé é é

Je peux tout donner seulement pour la Mater oh mais je t'ai choisi

Mais si tu as mal je ne peux laisser oh

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

Je ne peux pas laisser oh

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

Je ne peux pas laisser oh

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

A Ndolo Je ne peux pas laisser oh mama

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

Je ne peux pas laisser oh

J'achète donne-moi le prix J'achète

Après tout entre Love et Lover

Ce qui change n'est qu'une seule lettre

Oh oui j'achète donne-moi le prix j'achète

On a longtemps souffert oh

Moncler passera l'hiver oh

Donne-moi le prix j'achète

Mentalité j'achète

On a longtemps souffert

Je te dis j'achète

Donne-moi le prix j'achète

Mentalité j'achète

On a longtemps souffert

Je n'ai confiance en personne Moi je me méfie oh mais tu m'as appris

A calmer mon cœur et à rester précis oh

Je peux tout donner seulement pour la Mater oh mais je t'ai choisi

Mais si tu as mal je ne peux laisser oh

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

Je ne peux pas laisser oh

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

Je ne peux pas laisser oh

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

A Ndolo Je ne peux pas laisser oh mama

Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

Je ne peux pas laisser oh

Laissez oh mama

Laissez oh mama

Laissez oh mama

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
traumas /tʁɔ.ma/ B2	noun - deeply distressing or disturbing experiences
fatiguée /fa.ti.ɡe/ A2	adjective - tired, weary
bonheur /bɔ.nœʁ/ A2	noun - happiness, joy
bras /bʁa/ A1	noun - arm
prière /pʁjɛʁ/ A2	noun - prayer
veiller /vɛj.je/ B1	verb - to watch over, to protect
mentalité /mɑ̃.ta.li.te/ B2	noun - mentality, mindset
investissement /ɛ̃.vɛ.ti.sə.mɑ̃/ B2	noun - investment
richesses /ʁi.ʃɛs/ B1	noun - wealth, riches
guitarisé /ɡi.ta.ʁi.ze/ C1	verb - to eliminate, to get rid of (enemies)
confiance /kɔ̃.fjɑ̃s/ B1	noun - trust, confidence
méfie /me.fje/ B1	verb - to distrust, to be wary
calmer /kal.me/ B1	verb - to soothe, to calm
précis /pʁe.si/ B2	adjective - precise, accurate
donner /dɔ.ne/ A1	verb - to give
laisser /le.se/ A2	verb - to let, to allow
blessé /bʁe.se/ A2	adjective - wounded, hurt
souffert /su.fʁe/ B1	verb - to suffer

Key Grammar Structures

• Dans ma vie il y a souvent eu des traumas

  ➔ Present tense of 'avoir' (il y a)

  ➔ This construction 'il y a' is used to express existence or the presence of something in the present. It translates to 'there is' or 'there are'.

• Ma prière à Dieu est de veiller plus longtemps

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (de + infinitive)

  ➔ While not a direct subjunctive verb conjugation, 'de veiller' functions similarly to expressing a desired action or purpose, often following expressions of will or desire.

• Guitarisé tous nos ennemis moi je ne les vois plus

  ➔ Past Participle used adjectivally (Guitarisé)

  ➔ The word 'Guitarisé' here is a creative use of the past participle, implying the enemies have been 'dealt with' or 'neutralized' in a figurative sense, perhaps related to music or sound.

• Je n'ai confiance en personne Moi je me méfie oh mais tu m'as appris

  ➔ Use of 'se méfier' (to be wary of, to distrust)

  ➔ 'Se méfier' is a reflexive verb that indicates a lack of trust or suspicion towards someone or something.

• A calmer mon cœur et à rester précis oh hé é é

  ➔ Infinitive clauses indicating purpose or result

  ➔ The infinitives 'calmer' and 'rester' explain what the person has been taught to do, indicating the purpose or the outcome of the teaching.

• Mais si tu as mal je ne peux laisser oh

  ➔ Modal verb 'pouvoir' with negation

  ➔ The phrase 'je ne peux laisser' means 'I cannot let' or 'I cannot allow', expressing an inability to permit something to happen.

• Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh

  ➔ Imperative mood (Dis-moi)

  ➔ The imperative 'Dis-moi' (Tell me) is a direct command or request, used here to prompt for information.

• J'achète donne-moi le prix J'achète

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'J'achète' (I buy) strongly emphasizes the speaker's willingness and determination to acquire or obtain something, no matter the cost.

• Moncler passera l'hiver oh

  ➔ Figurative language (personification/metaphor)

  ➔ This line uses 'Moncler' (a brand known for winter clothing) metaphorically to suggest that they will endure or overcome the cold season or difficult times.