Lyrics & Translation
Discover the raw energy of French rap with Booba's classic, “N° 10”. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into the potent slang and expressions of the French 'banlieues'. Through its powerful lyrics and iconic metaphors, you can learn about the cultural references that define a generation of French hip-hop. What makes this song special is its blend of street-level storytelling with a grand, almost cinematic, musicality, making it an unforgettable linguistic and cultural experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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team /tiːm/ A1 |
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victimes /vik.tim/ B1 |
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sage /saʒ/ B2 |
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pères /pɛʁ/ A1 |
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rimes /ʁim/ B2 |
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ring /ʁiŋ/ A2 |
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notes /nɔt/ A2 |
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lyrics /ˈlɪrɪks/ B1 |
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humeur /y.mœʁ/ B2 |
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millions /mi.ljɔ̃/ A2 |
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drapeau /dʁa.po/ A2 |
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rap /ʁap/ A1 |
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rue /ʁy/ A1 |
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thunes /tyn/ B2 |
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victime /vik.tim/ B1 |
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banlieue /bɑ̃.ljø/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'attends pas qu'ça tombe du ciel
➔ Present tense with negation.
➔ The phrase "qu'ça" is a contraction of "que ça", meaning "that it". The speaker expresses a desire not to wait for something to happen passively.
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Si t'es pas numéros dix à Paname, t'es la banane du siècle
➔ Conditional sentence structure.
➔ The phrase "Si t'es pas" introduces a condition, meaning "If you are not". It sets up a hypothetical situation.
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J'ai beaucoup d'mal à obéir aux Hommes
➔ Use of the verb 'avoir' to express difficulty.
➔ The phrase "J'ai beaucoup d'mal" translates to "I have a lot of trouble". It indicates the speaker's struggle with obedience.
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Des attaquants, peu d'ailiers dans ma banlieue
➔ Use of 'peu' to indicate scarcity.
➔ The phrase "peu d'ailiers" means "few wingers". It emphasizes the lack of certain types of people in the speaker's environment.
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J'rêve peu, j'préfère agir mais j'ai un temps d'vie minimal
➔ Use of 'mais' to contrast ideas.
➔ The word "mais" means "but" and introduces a contrasting idea about dreaming and acting.
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B-2-O-B-A numéro dix rien à craindre
➔ Use of the imperative mood.
➔ The phrase "rien à craindre" translates to "nothing to fear". It conveys a sense of confidence and assurance.
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Je rêve d'être numéro dix, comme nous
➔ Use of the infinitive after a preposition.
➔ The phrase "d'être" means "to be" and follows the preposition "de". It expresses a desire to achieve a certain status.
Album: Panthéon
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Trône
Booba

Gotham
Booba

N° 10
BOOBA

GLAIVE
Booba

Arc-en-ciel
Booba

OKLM
Booba

La Mort Leur Va Si Bien
Booba

Daniel Sam
Booba

Salside
Booba

Ratpi World
Booba

Dolce Vita
Booba

Génération Assassin
Booba

RTC
Booba

Parlons Peu
Booba

Azerty
Booba

GLAIVE
Booba

Cavaliero
Booba

BONNE MENTALE
CHAAX, KEMAN, BOOBA
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