Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Papa" by Bigflo & Oli, a poignant French hip-hop track that offers a unique opportunity to connect with the French language through its raw emotion and relatable storytelling about fatherhood. The song's intimate melody and heartfelt lyrics make it a special piece for exploring themes of family and love.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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voix /vwa/ B1 |
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melancolie /melɑ̃kɔli/ C1 |
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embrasser /ɑ̃bʁase/ B2 |
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courbature /kuʁbytyʁ/ C1 |
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père /pɛʁ/ A2 |
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regretter /ʁəɡʁɛtte/ B2 |
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histoire /istwaʁ/ A2 |
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prison /pʁi.zɔ̃/ B1 |
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mission /mi.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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bénite /bɛ.nit/ C2 |
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trophée /tʁo.fe/ C1 |
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histoire /istwaʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je suis discret en vrai mais en musique il faut qu'je parle
➔ The use of 'il faut que' to express obligation or necessity.
➔ 'Il faut que' introduces a *subjunctive* clause to indicate necessity.
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Y a sé que soy viejo
➔ Use of 'y a sé que' as a colloquial expression meaning 'I know that'.
➔ 'Y a sé que' is an informal way of saying 'I know that' in Spanish.
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Ceux qui disent "je t'aime" sans même parler
➔ Relative clause 'qui disent' describing 'Ceux'.
➔ 'Qui disent' is a *relative clause* meaning 'who say'.
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Tu connais non
➔ Use of 'tu connais' in a colloquial context meaning 'you know'.
➔ 'Tu connais' is the informal form of 'tu connais', meaning 'you know' (familiar).
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Mon père c'est le meilleur mais ça se compare pas
➔ Use of 'ça se compare pas' to express a negation of comparison.
➔ 'Ça se compare pas' is a colloquial way of saying 'it cannot be compared' or 'it's incomparable'.
Album: La Vraie Vie

Dommage
Bigflo & Oli

Papa
Bigflo & Oli

Alors alors
Bigflo & Oli

La vraie vie
Bigflo & Oli

Personne
Bigflo & Oli
Same Singer

Papa
Bigflo & Oli

Alors alors
Bigflo & Oli

Sur la lune
Bigflo & Oli

Coup de Vieux
Bigflo & Oli, Julien Doré

La vraie vie
Bigflo & Oli

Comme d'hab
Bigflo & Oli

Aujourd'hui
Bigflo & Oli

Monsieur Tout Le Monde
Bigflo & Oli

Personne
Bigflo & Oli

C'est que du rap
Bigflo & Oli, Soprano, Black M

Bienvenue chez moi
Bigflo & Oli

Promesses
Bigflo & Oli

New York en Décembre
Bigflo & Oli

Demain
Bigflo & Oli, Petit Biscuit

Mytho
Bigflo & Oli

Le Cordon
Bigflo & Oli

Rentrez chez vous
Bigflo & Oli

Sacré Bordel
Bigflo & Oli

J'étais pas là
Bigflo & Oli

Bons élèves
Bigflo & Oli, MC★Solaar
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