Lyrics & Translation
Explore the modern youth's struggles and uncertainties through The Doug's "Génération." This song offers a raw and emotional insight into the feelings of a generation navigating a complex world. Learn French through its evocative lyrics and discover a unique blend of melodic chanson and rap.
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings | 
|---|---|
| tête /tɛt/A1 | 
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| futur /fy.tyʁ/A2 | 
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| attention /a.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/A2 | 
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| mémoire /me.mwaʁ/B1 | 
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| cauchemar /koʃ.maʁ/B2 | 
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| raison /ʁɛ.zɔ̃/A2 | 
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| histoire /is.twaʁ/A1 | 
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| époque /e.pɔk/B1 | 
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| vie /vi/A1 | 
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| génération /ʒe.ne.ʁa.sjɔ̃/B1 | 
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| opération /ɔ.pe.ʁa.sjɔ̃/B1 | 
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| signal /si.ɲal/B1 | 
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| espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/B1 | 
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| devoir /də.vwaʁ/A2 | 
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| gloire /ɡlwaʁ/B2 | 
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| courage /ku.ʁaʒ/B1 | 
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| voix /vwa/A1 | 
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| corps /kɔʁ/A1 | 
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| âme /ɑːm/B2 | 
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Key Grammar Structures
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                    J'ai la maladie d'la tête ou quoi? ➔ Use of the passé composé tense for past actions or experiences. ➔ 'J'ai' is a contraction of 'je' + 'ai' (have), indicating possession or completed action in past. 
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                    Le futur nous réserve quoi? ➔ Use of the present tense for near future or routine actions; also implies a sense of immediacy. ➔ 'Réserve' is from the verb 'réserver' (to reserve or hold), here in the present tense implying something future-oriented. 
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                    Certains cherchent à s'enfuir au plus loin du cauchemar ➔ Use of the reflexive verb 'chercher à' + infinitive to express an attempt or intention. ➔ The phrase 'cherchent à s'enfuir' combines the verb 'chercher' (to seek) with 'à' + infinitive, expressing an attempt to escape. 
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                    On a tous la gueule de l'Éléphantman ➔ Use of definite articles with nouns to specify a particular person or thing. ➔ The phrase 'la gueule de l'Éléphantman' uses the definite article 'la' to refer to a specific appearance or expression associated with the name 'l'Éléphantman'. 
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                    Il parait qu'c'est la vie, la vraie ➔ Use of the impersonal construction 'Il parait que' + clause to indicate that something appears to be the case. ➔ 'Il parait qu'c'est la vie' uses the impersonal 'Il parait que' + clause to indicate a general perception or rumor. 
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                    Ma génération, faut une opération ➔ Use of the necessary 'il faut' + noun/infinitive structure to express necessity. ➔ 'Faut' is a contraction of 'il faut', which means 'it is necessary to', expressing obligation or necessity. 
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