Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of French pop with Marguerite's hit song "les filles, les meufs"! This intimate and empowering anthem offers a unique opportunity to learn contemporary French phrases and expressions related to identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. Its direct and relatable lyrics, combined with a catchy pop melody, make it an engaging way to connect with the French language and culture while exploring universal themes of finding comfort and pride in who you are. What makes this song special is its raw honesty and its role as a modern coming-out story, resonating with a wide audience and demonstrating the power of music to foster understanding and liberation.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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aime /ɛm/ A1 |
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père /pɛʁ/ A1 |
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ami /ami/ A1 |
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vrai /vʁɛ/ A2 |
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gars /ɡa/ A2 |
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filles /fij/ A1 |
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femmes /fam/ A1 |
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meufs /mœf/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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doutes /dut/ B1 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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saigne /sɛɲ/ B1 |
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frères /fʁɛʁ/ A1 |
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fort /fɔʁ/ A2 |
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peine /pɛn/ B1 |
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tranquille /tʁɑ̃.kil/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai des frères que j'aime et j'adore aussi mon père.
➔ Present tense for expressing current states or actions.
➔ The phrase "J'ai" (I have) indicates possession in the present.
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C'est vrai qu'ils m'font marrer.
➔ Use of informal contractions in spoken French.
➔ The contraction "m'font" is a colloquial way of saying "me font" (make me).
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Mais moi, je préfère les filles, les femmes, les meufs.
➔ Use of the comparative form to express preference.
➔ The phrase "je préfère" (I prefer) indicates a choice or preference.
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Eh ouais, j'ai eu des amoureux, mais j'ai jamais trop su les garder.
➔ Use of the past tense to describe past experiences.
➔ The phrase "j'ai eu" (I had) indicates a completed action in the past.
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Mais les filles, elles saignent aussi.
➔ Use of emphasis with 'aussi' (also) to include additional information.
➔ The word "aussi" emphasizes that girls also experience pain.
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