Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the rhythm and meaning of Franglish's "Malembe," a French rap track infused with Afrobeats and Lingala. This song offers a unique opportunity to experience a blend of languages and learn expressions related to patience and love. Its central theme, encapsulated by the Lingala word 'Malembe' (slowly), provides insights into cultural nuances of taking your time in relationships, making it a special piece for language and culture enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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aimer /ɛme/ A1 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A2 |
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vision /vizjɔ̃/ B1 |
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choisir /ʃwazir/ B1 |
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montrer /mɔ̃tʁe/ B1 |
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doux /du/ B2 |
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efforts /efɔʁ/ B2 |
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marcher /maʁʃe/ B1 |
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têtue /tetu/ B2 |
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biberon /bibʁɔ̃/ B2 |
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gâcher /ɡaʃe/ B2 |
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patience /pa.sjɑ̃s/ B2 |
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bien /bjɛ̃/ A1 |
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moment /mɔ.mɑ̃/ A2 |
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télé /te.le/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ne me dis pas je t'aime si je l'ai pas dit
➔ Negative imperative with conditional clause.
➔ The phrase "Ne me dis pas" is a negative command meaning "Don't tell me".
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Le temps nous dira si je t'ai choisi
➔ Future tense with a conditional clause.
➔ The phrase "Le temps nous dira" means "Time will tell".
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Si tu m'aimes, tu pourras patienter
➔ Conditional sentence structure.
➔ The phrase "Si tu m'aimes" means "If you love me".
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Les mots doux, je les dis pas tout l'temps
➔ Negative adverbial phrase.
➔ The phrase "je les dis pas" means "I don't say them".
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Pourquoi faut courir quand on peut marcher ?
➔ Interrogative structure with a rhetorical question.
➔ The phrase "Pourquoi faut courir" means "Why must we run".
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Ah, bébé, faut pas croire tout c'qu'on voit à la télé
➔ Impersonal construction with a negative imperative.
➔ The phrase "faut pas croire" means "must not believe".
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Pour l'instant, malembe, pour l'instant, malembe
➔ Repetitive structure for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "Pour l'instant" means "For now".
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