Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a lyrical journey with Bigflo & Oli's "Mourir pour renaître" to deepen your understanding of French. This song is a masterclass in French introspection and wordplay, offering a chance to learn vocabulary related to emotions, personal struggles, and philosophical questions. Its poignant and clear-spoken verses make it a compelling and accessible piece for language learners to connect with contemporary French music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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marcher /maʁ.ʃe/ A2 |
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pleurer /plø.ʁe/ A2 |
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déception /de.sep.sjɔ̃/ B1 |
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trahison /tʁe.zi.zɔ̃/ B2 |
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questionner /kɛs.tjɔ.ne/ B2 |
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cash /kaʃ/ B1 |
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cadeau /ka.do/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A1 |
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avancer /a.vɑ̃.se/ A2 |
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obliger /ɔ.bli.ʒe/ B1 |
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mourir /mu.ʁiʁ/ A2 |
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renaître /ʁə.nɛ.tʁ/ B1 |
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rupture /ʁyp.tyʁ/ B1 |
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destin /dɛs.tɛ̃/ B2 |
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réussite /ʁe.sit/ B1 |
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manche /mɑ̃ʃ/ B2 |
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perdre /pɛʁdʁ/ A2 |
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tête /tɛt/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'vous avais dit qu'on était chauds
➔ Plus-que-parfait (Plus-que-parfait)
➔ The *plus-que-parfait* indicates an action completed *before* another action in the past. Here, it signifies that they had previously told someone they were 'hot' (successful/ready) before the current situation.
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J'aurais pu être YouTuber, mais j'aime trop le rap
➔ Conditionnel passé (Conditional Perfect)
➔ The *conditionnel passé* expresses what *could have* happened in the past under certain conditions. Here, it indicates a hypothetical past possibility – he could have been a YouTuber, but his love for rap prevented it.
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J'veux le cash, le wari, je veux les pièces comme Wario
➔ Subjonctif Présent (Present Subjunctive)
➔ The *subjonctif présent* is used to express desires, wishes, or emotions. Here, it conveys a strong desire for money ('cash', 'wari', 'pieces').
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Et le temps passe trop vite, comment je le rattrape?
➔ Inversion (Inversion)
➔ The question 'Comment je le rattrape?' uses inversion. The pronoun 'je' comes *before* the verb 'le rattrape' instead of after, which is typical in questions without question words.
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J'ai cru voir un missile à travers la fenêtre
➔ Passé Composé (Compound Past)
➔ The *passé composé* describes a completed action in the past. Here, it refers to the act of believing he saw a missile.
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Il me dit 'tant qu'on part, j'm'en fous du nombre d'étoiles de l'hôtel'
➔ Subjonctif Présent (Present Subjunctive) within direct speech
➔ The phrase 'tant qu'on part' uses the subjunctive to express a condition. It's part of the direct quote from his father, maintaining the informal tone.
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J'veux regarder la vie comme Ariana regardait Mac Miller
➔ Comparaison (Comparison)
➔ This line uses a direct comparison, drawing a parallel between the speaker's desire to view life and Ariana Grande's perspective on Mac Miller's life. It's a metaphorical comparison.
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