Lyrics & Translation
This song offers a compelling entry point into contemporary French language and culture through the sharp, politically charged lyrics of OrelSan. By exploring its vocabulary and intricate phrasing, listeners can gain insight into current societal issues in France and enhance their understanding of advanced French rap. The song's critical look at media, politics, and social divisions makes it particularly special for those interested in nuanced linguistic and cultural immersion.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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nostalgie /nɔs.tal.ʒi/ B1 |
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grandeur /ɡʁɑ̃.dœʁ/ B2 |
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fantasmée /fɑ̃.taz.me/ C1 |
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incompréhension /ɛ̃.kɔ̃.pʁe.ɑ̃.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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risques /ʁisk/ B1 |
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survivre /sʏʁ.viʁ/ B2 |
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entassés /ɑ̃.tɑ.se/ C1 |
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paranoïa /pa.ʁa.nwa/ C1 |
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pousser /puse/ B2 |
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crier /kʁie/ B2 |
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brûler /bʁy.le/ B2 |
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incendie /ɛ̃.sɑ̃.di/ C1 |
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révélée /ʁe.ve.le/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Les jeux sont faits tous nos leaders ont échoué
➔ Passive voice in the present tense using 'sont faits'
➔ The phrase **'sont faits'** is a passive construction in French indicating that **'the games are done'** or **'are fixed.'**
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Tout dégénère, tout est cyclique
➔ Repetition for emphasis using 'tout' (all/everything)
➔ The phrase **'Tout dégénère, tout est cyclique'** emphasizes that **'everything degenerates'** and **'everything is cyclical,'** showing a repetitive pattern.
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Les milliardaires lèguent à leurs enfants débiles
➔ Use of indirect object pronoun 'à' and possessive adjectives
➔ The phrase **'lèguent à leurs enfants débiles'** demonstrates the use of **'à'** as an indirect object pronoun showing **'to their idiotic children.'**
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On ne s'pardonne jamais dans un monde où rien n's'efface
➔ Use of negative pronoun 'ne... jamais' and reflexive verb conjugation
➔ The phrase **'ne... jamais'** is a negative adverbial structure meaning **'never,'** used here with reflexive verbs **'se pardonne'** (forgives oneself).
Album: Civilisation Édition Ultime
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