Lyrics & Translation
Explore "Personne" by Bigflo & Oli, a song that delves into the heart of rap culture, questioning superficiality and encouraging listeners to pay attention to meaningful lyrics. Through their distinctive style, Bigflo & Oli offer a commentary on the music industry and society, making "Personne" a compelling piece for understanding contemporary French hip-hop.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ville /vil/ A1 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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peuple /pœpl/ A2 |
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fille /fij/ A1 |
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amour /amuʁ/ A2 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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paroles /paʁol/ A2 |
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politique /pɔlitik/ B1 |
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guerre /ɡɛʁ/ B1 |
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syrie /siʁi/ B2 |
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époque /epɔk/ B2 |
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chaîne /ʃɛn/ B2 |
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silence /si.lɑ̃s/ B1 |
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cancer /kɑ̃sɛʁ/ B1 |
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idole /idɔl/ B2 |
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miser /mize/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'voulais parler de ma ville et de ce monde qui va mal
➔ Relative clause using "qui"
➔ The phrase "qui va mal" is a relative clause modifying "monde". "Qui" acts as the subject of the verb "va". It describes the state of the world: the world that is going badly. A B2-C1 level learner should understand relative clauses.
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C'est qu'il y a déjà plus d'balles dans le barillet
➔ Negation with "ne...plus"
➔ The expression "n'a plus de nerfs" indicates that the person has "no more nerves" or "has run out of nerves". The "ne...plus" structure expresses the cessation of something or the absence of something anymore.
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C'est mettre les mains en l'air, crier "yeah yeah yo"
➔ Infinitive as a noun (subject complement)
➔ Here, "mettre" (to put) and "crier" (to shout) are infinitives used as nouns, functioning as subject complements after "c'est". It describes what the young people want to do at concerts.
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Mes potes me disent, pourquoi vous faites pas comme les autres: alcool et weed?
➔ Indirect question (interrogative pronoun)
➔ "Pourquoi vous faites pas comme les autres" is an indirect question embedded within the sentence. "Pourquoi" functions as the interrogative pronoun, introducing the reason why the speakers aren't behaving like others.
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Faudrait que j'me canalise
➔ Subjunctive after impersonal expression
➔ "Faudrait que" is an impersonal expression, requiring the subjunctive mood in the subordinate clause. "Que je me canalise" uses the subjunctive of the reflexive verb "se canaliser", meaning to control oneself or get oneself on track. It's used to express necessity or suggestion.
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Si j't'aime, j't'offre un bouquet d'OGM!
➔ Conditional sentences (Si + present, future simple)
➔ This is a first conditional sentence. The "si" clause (si j't'aime) expresses a condition in the present, and the main clause (j't'offre un bouquet d'OGM) expresses a likely result in the future if the condition is met. The contraction "j't'" is a common feature of spoken French. Use of OGM in a bouquet expresses a paradox, highlighting the themes of artificiality and modification.
Album: La Vraie Vie

Dommage
Bigflo & Oli

Papa
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Alors alors
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La vraie vie
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Personne
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Papa
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Alors alors
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Sur la lune
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Coup de Vieux
Bigflo & Oli, Julien Doré

La vraie vie
Bigflo & Oli

Comme d'hab
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Aujourd'hui
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Monsieur Tout Le Monde
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Personne
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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
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Le Cordon
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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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