Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of French rap with Djadja & Dinaz's "Gustavo," a track that showcases the duo's lyrical prowess and unique perspective on urban life. This song offers a glimpse into modern French slang and cultural references, making it a compelling study for language learners interested in contemporary music and street culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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légendes /le.ʒɑ̃d/ B1 |
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égarer /e.ɡa.ʁe/ B1 |
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confiance /kɔ̃.fjɑ̃s/ A2 |
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sombres /sɔ̃bʁ/ A2 |
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galère /ɡa.lɛʁ/ B2 |
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escalader /ɛs.ka.la.de/ B1 |
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dégénérer /de.ʒe.ne.ʁe/ B2 |
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sincères /sɛ̃.sɛʁ/ B1 |
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débordement /de.bɔʁ.də.mɑ̃/ C1 |
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braise /bʁɛz/ B2 |
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kif /kif/ C1 |
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anonymat /a.nɔ.ni.ma/ B2 |
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cramer /kʁa.me/ B2 |
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ganache /ɡa.naʃ/ C1 |
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démons /de.mɔ̃/ B2 |
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gérer /ʒe.ʁe/ B1 |
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commandes /kɔ.mɑ̃d/ B1 |
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pétasses /pe.tas/ C2 |
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épreuves /e.pʁœv/ B2 |
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voilés /vwa.le/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Aujourd'hui on devient des légendes urbaines ou On peut s'égarer
➔ Conjunction "ou" expressing alternatives.
➔ The conjunction ""ou"" (or) is used here to present two possible outcomes or choices, often implying a dichotomy or a decision point.
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Quand on existe, on n'a pas besoin de parler
➔ Impersonal pronoun "on" and negative expression "ne...pas besoin de".
➔ ""on"" is an impersonal pronoun, often translated as "one," "we," or "people" in a general sense. ""n'a pas besoin de"" means "does not need to" and is a common negative construction.
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Plus la même, tu perds ta langue devant le canon de la Kalash
➔ Prepositional phrase of place "devant le canon de...".
➔ ""devant"" is a preposition meaning "in front of" or "before," indicating a spatial relationship. It specifies the location where the action occurs.
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Quand je vais mal il n'y a pas de magie, je me soigne à Solo de Bacalau
➔ Impersonal expression "il n'y a pas de".
➔ ""il n'y a pas de"" is an impersonal construction meaning "there is no" or "there isn't any." It's used to state the absence of something.
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Y a ceux qui marchent pour d'éteindre le et d'autres qui marchent pour des talons
➔ Demonstrative pronouns with relative clauses "ceux qui..." and "d'autres qui...".
➔ ""ceux qui"" (those who) and ""d'autres qui"" (others who) are demonstrative pronouns followed by relative clauses. They are used to distinguish or categorize groups of people based on their actions or characteristics.
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Quand tu parles sois précis, crois pas qu'on s'apprécie
➔ Imperative mood of "être" ("sois") and informal negative command.
➔ ""sois"" is the imperative form of the verb "être" (to be) for "tu." It's used to give a command or an instruction. ""crois pas"" is an informal way of saying "ne crois pas" (do not believe).
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Ils sont pas sincères avec toi, ils veulent prendre ce que tu génères
➔ Demonstrative pronoun "ce que".
➔ ""ce que"" (what / that which) is a compound demonstrative pronoun used to refer to an undefined concept or action, acting as the object of a verb.
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Ça y est, faut que je me barre de là, ça a trop voté, Bardella
➔ Impersonal expression "faut que" + subjunctive.
➔ ""faut que"" is an informal equivalent of "il faut que" (it is necessary that), which is always followed by the subjunctive mood. It expresses obligation or necessity.
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Les épreuves y passent mais je les garde dans ma tête
➔ Adverbial pronoun "y" referring to an abstract concept/circumstance.
➔ The adverbial pronoun ""y"" typically replaces a phrase introduced by "à" or a place. Here, it refers to the abstract concept of "épreuves" (trials/challenges), meaning "through them" or "in them," indicating their progression or occurrence.
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J'aurais voulu rester dans l'anonymat
➔ Conditional Past (conditionnel passé) for unfulfilled desire/regret.
➔ The ""conditionnel passé"" (past conditional) is used here to express a desire or intention that was not realized in the past, often conveying regret or disappointment.
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