Lyrics & Translation
Explore the empowering anthem 'Oumou Sangaré' by Aya Nakamura, a vibrant fusion of R&B and Afropop that pays tribute to the legendary Malian singer Oumou Sangaré. Through its catchy melodies and lyrics celebrating female resilience and success, the song offers a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of Mali and the modern soundscape of French urban music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mouv' /mu.v/ B1 |
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love /lʌv/ A2 |
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lover /ˈlʌv.ər/ B1 |
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prêtes /pʁɛt/ A2 |
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raté /ʁa.te/ B1 |
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talons /talɔ̃/ A2 |
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déhanche-toi /de.ɑ̃ʃ.twa/ B1 |
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mala /ma.la/ B1 |
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succès /sɛ.kse/ B2 |
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volée /vwa.le/ B2 |
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courage /ku.ʁaʒ/ B2 |
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conscience /kɔ̃.sjɑ̃s/ C1 |
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gagner /ɡa.ɲe/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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On est bien, on est rempli de love
➔ Use of the present tense with 'est' (from 'être') to describe a current state or condition
➔ The verb **'est'** is the third person singular present tense of **'être'**, used here to state a current condition: 'we are well, filled with love'.
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Désolé j'ai gagné
➔ Use of the passé composé with **'j'ai gagné'** to express the past completed action of winning
➔ The phrase **'j'ai gagné'** combines **'j''** (I have) and the past participle **'gagné'** (won) to form the past tense, indicating a completed action of winning.
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Je suis comme Oumou Sangaré
➔ Use of the present tense 'je suis' (I am) to describe a state of being or identity
➔ The phrase **'je suis'** is the present tense of **'être'**, meaning 'I am', used here to state a similarity or identification with Oumou Sangaré.
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Ils m'attendent au tournant pour le succès
➔ Use of the present tense 'attendent' (from 'attendre') to express an ongoing action or expectation
➔ The verb **'attendent'** is the third person plural of **'attendre'** (to wait), indicating that they are currently waiting for success or recognition.
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Petit à petit je m'en vais
➔ Use of 'petit à petit' (little by little) as an adverbial phrase indicating gradual progress
➔ 'Petit à petit'** is an idiomatic French phrase meaning 'little by little', used here to indicate gradual departure or progress.
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Dis moi pourquoi tu bombes, eh
➔ Use of the interrogative phrase 'Dis moi pourquoi' (Tell me why) to ask a question
➔ The phrase **'Dis moi pourquoi'** is an informal way to ask 'Tell me why' in French, used here to inquire about the reason behind someone's actions.
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Si j'écouté ma conscience (eh), bye bye (eh)
➔ Incorrect subjunctive form used; should be 'si j'écoutais' for hypothetical or conditionals
➔ The phrase **'si j'écouté'** is grammatically incorrect; the correct form in French for hypothetical situations is **'si j'écoutais'** (imperfect subjunctive).
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