Lyrics & Translation
Discover the powerful message of Diam's "Enfants du désert," a song that encourages listeners to look beyond material pursuits and embrace compassion. Explore French language through its introspective lyrics, which tell a story of personal transformation and a call to help those in need. This track offers a unique blend of hip-hop and heartfelt emotion, inviting you to reflect on your own values and priorities.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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regarder /ʁə.ɡaʁ.de/ A2 |
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observer /ɔb.zɛʁ.ve/ B1 |
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course /kuʁs/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A2 |
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désespoir /de.zɛs.pwaʁ/ C1 |
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succès /syk.sɛs/ B2 |
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opulence /ɔ.py.lɑ̃s/ C1 |
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criminalité /kʁi.mi.na.li.te/ C1 |
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refuge /ʁə.fyʒ/ B2 |
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armes /aʁm/ C2 |
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conflit /kɔ̃.fli/ B2 |
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espérance /ɛs.pɛ.ʁɑ̃s/ C1 |
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épreuve /e.pʁœv/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai pris le temps de regarder le monde et d'observer la lune
➔ Use of the passé composé (J'ai pris) to express completed actions in the past.
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Je suis sortie de ma bulle
➔ Use of the passé composé (Je suis sortie) with the auxiliary 'être' for gendered movement verbs.
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quitte à y laisser ma plume
➔ Use of the infinitive construction ‘quitte à’ to indicate a conditional or a sacrifice to achieve a goal.
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Elle a des airs de victoire ma jeunesse, mais pas le choix des armes
➔ Use of the 'avoir + de + noun' to describe possession or qualities, and 'mais' for contrast.
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Elle trime et tousse
➔ Use of the verb ‘trimer’ (to struggle/Work hard) and ‘tousser’ (to cough) in present tense to depict ongoing actions.
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je veux être digne d'aimer
➔ Use of the infinitive ‘être’ (to be) with ‘digne de’ (worthy of) to express a desire to possess a certain quality.
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J'ai tout connu, l'opulence et la thune
➔ Use of the passé composé (J'ai connu) to indicate having experienced various states or things.
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sortir de nos cases
➔ Use of the verb ‘sortir’ (to exit/leave) in infinitive to express breaking free from limitations or stereotypes.
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