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 |
---|---|
team /tiːm/ A1 |
|
victimes /vik.tim/ B1 |
|
sage /saʒ/ B2 |
|
pères /pɛʁ/ A1 |
|
rimes /ʁim/ B2 |
|
ring /ʁiŋ/ A2 |
|
notes /nɔt/ A2 |
|
lyrics /ˈlɪrɪks/ B1 |
|
humeur /y.mœʁ/ B2 |
|
millions /mi.ljɔ̃/ A2 |
|
drapeau /dʁa.po/ A2 |
|
rap /ʁap/ A1 |
|
rue /ʁy/ A1 |
|
thunes /tyn/ B2 |
|
victime /vik.tim/ B1 |
|
banlieue /bɑ̃.ljø/ B1 |
|
💡 Which new word in “N° 10” caught your eye?
📱 Open the app to check meanings, build sentences, and try them out in real convos!
Key Grammar Structures
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
Same Singer

Pinocchio
Booba, Damso, Gato

Turfu
Booba

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
Related Songs

Wrong Times
PUPPY, DANGRANGTO, FOWLEX Snowz

Whenever
Megan Thee Stallion

Phép Màu
MAYDAYs, Minh Tốc, CaoTri

See You Again
Tyler, The Creator, Kali Uchis

NGƯỜI YÊU ANH CHƯA SINH RA
ANH TRAI SAY HI (OgeNus, BigDaddy, HUSTLANG Robber, Dillan Hoàng Phan, Phúc Du)

TÌNH ĐẦU QUÁ CHÉN
Quang Hùng MasterD, Negav, Erik, Pháp Kiều

Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
Usher

Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
Usher

病
TREASURE

Blue
Yung Kai

Killin' It Girl (Solo Version)
j-hope

Butcher Vanity
Trickle, Shoku

BUTCHER VANITY
奕多 SV (Yi Duo SV)

Chuyện Đôi Ta
Emcee L, Muộii

Chuyện Đôi Ta
Emcee L, Muộii

5:20AM
soldier, 刀酱

Wine Pon You
Doja Cat, Konshens

Wine Pon You
Doja Cat, Konshens

Wine Pon You
Doja Cat

Anybody
Lil Mosey