Lyrics & Translation
Dive into “FAKE” by La Mano 1.9, a raw and energetic French drill rap track. This song is an excellent way to experience contemporary French hip-hop, offering a powerful blend of intense delivery and compelling lyrics that speak to themes of authenticity and street life. Its impactful flow and direct message make it special for anyone looking to learn about the nuances of French rap and its cultural expressions.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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success /səkˈsɛs/ B1 |
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glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2 |
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face /feɪs/ A1 |
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message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ A2 |
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team /tiːm/ A1 |
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imitations /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/ B2 |
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fake /feɪk/ B1 |
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rage /reɪdʒ/ B2 |
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message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ A2 |
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bills /bɪlz/ A2 |
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team /tiːm/ A1 |
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night /naɪt/ A1 |
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studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ A2 |
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message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Que tu racontes mais t'as commis aucun faits
➔ Subjunctive mood used in 'Que tu racontes' to express doubt or uncertainty.
➔ The phrase 'Que tu racontes' implies that the speaker doubts the truth of what is being said.
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Parle moi plata ou j'vais pas montrer ma face
➔ Imperative form used in 'Parle moi' to give a command.
➔ The phrase 'Parle moi' is a direct command asking someone to speak.
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Opps il m'a vu, il a accéléré
➔ Past tense used in 'il m'a vu' to indicate a completed action.
➔ The phrase 'il m'a vu' indicates that someone saw the speaker in the past.
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Faut empiler des kichtas de billets oranges
➔ Impersonal construction 'Faut' used to express necessity.
➔ The phrase 'Faut empiler' suggests that it is necessary to stack money.
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Ça parlait de nous dans les médias
➔ Imperfect tense used in 'Ça parlait' to describe ongoing past actions.
➔ The phrase 'Ça parlait de nous' indicates that there was ongoing discussion about the speaker in the past.
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J'suis comme Theo Walcott
➔ Simile used in 'comme' to compare the speaker to Theo Walcott.
➔ The phrase 'J'suis comme Theo Walcott' suggests that the speaker identifies with the qualities of the football player.
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On s'dit 'Bonjour', mais crois pas qu'on est potes
➔ Reflexive verb 's'dit' used to indicate mutual action.
➔ The phrase 'On s'dit 'Bonjour'' indicates that both parties greet each other.
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