Lyrics & Translation
Learning French through 'Impardonnable' offers a unique opportunity to delve into the complex, poetic, and sometimes raw slang of modern French rap. The song is special for its layered lyrics, which blend personal introspection with societal critique. By studying the lyrics, learners can grasp nuances of French expression related to themes of betrayal, resilience, and the disillusionment with fame, all while experiencing the powerful and melancholic musical universe of one of Francophone rap's most influential artists.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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amour /amuʁ/ A1 |
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morts /mɔʁ/ A2 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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amis /a.mi/ A1 |
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mal /mal/ A2 |
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ténèbres /te.nɛbʁ/ B2 |
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voire /vwaʁ/ B1 |
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pistolet /pis.tɔ.lɛ/ B1 |
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âme /ɑm/ B1 |
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champs /ʃɑ̃/ A2 |
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tension /tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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aiguilles /e.ɡɥij/ B1 |
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torts /tɔʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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j'ai commencé ma vie
➔ Present perfect tense (j'ai commencé)
➔ The use of **'j'ai commencé'** indicates an action that started in the past and continues or is relevant in the present.
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les aiguilles tournent mais n'ont aucun effet sur moi
➔ Present tense with 'tournent' and 'n'ont' (ongoing action and negation)
➔ The **present tense** is used to describe an action happening now, with **'tournent'** meaning 'turn' and **'n'ont'** as 'they do not'.
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n'oublie pas qu'un cœur brisé fait que mimer les sentiments
➔ Subordinate clause with 'qu' to express purpose or result
➔ The **subordinate clause** 'qu'un cœur brisé fait que mimer les sentiments' explains the consequence of a 'broken heart'.
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les champs de cotons chantent encore
➔ Present tense with 'chantent' (they sing)
➔ The **present tense** 'chantent' describes the ongoing action of 'singing' happening in the present.
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je me suis sapé pour des strass et paillettes
➔ Reflexive past tense with 'je me suis sapé' (I dressed up)
➔ The **reflexive passé composé** 'je me suis sapé' indicates that the subject dressed himself or herself.
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sucent pour être repostés ou retweet par un tis-mé frustré
➔ Infinitive verb 'sucent' (slang or typo, intended as 'sucent' possibly meaning 'suck'), used with the purpose 'pour être' (to be reposted or retweeted)
➔ The **infinitive verb** 'sucent' (though likely a slang or typo) functions as an action related to the purpose 'pour être' meaning 'to be reposted or retweeted'.
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