Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of French rap with JuL's 'Phénoménal,' a track that showcases his distinctive style and offers a glimpse into his journey. Learn about French culture, slang, and the nuances of expressing success and resilience through music. This song is special because of its blend of catchy rhythms and meaningful lyrics, reflecting JuL's connection with his audience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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seul /sœl/ A1 |
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stade /stad/ A2 |
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maman /mamɑ̃/ A1 |
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raison /ʁɛzɔ̃/ A2 |
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trahison /tʁa.i.zɔ̃/ B2 |
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blessure /blɛ.syʁ/ B1 |
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guérison /ɡe.ʁi.zɔ̃/ B2 |
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frisson /fʁi.sɔ̃/ B2 |
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bébé /be.be/ A1 |
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rap /ʁap/ A2 |
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sous /su/ A2 |
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construire /kɔ̃s.tʁɥiʁ/ B1 |
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jaloux /ʒa.lu/ B1 |
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discret /dis.kʁɛ/ B1 |
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fusil /fy.zi/ B1 |
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détente /de.tɑ̃t/ B2 |
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moteur /mɔ.tœʁ/ A2 |
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phénoménal /fe.nɔ.me.nal/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'me suis fait seul, you-you-you
➔ Reflexive verb in the passé composé.
➔ "J'me suis fait" means "I made myself." The use of "me suis" indicates the action is performed on oneself. The *passé composé* is used to describe a completed action in the past.
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J'vais finir seul, you-you-you
➔ Future proche (near future) construction.
➔ "J'vais finir" is the *futur proche*, formed by using the conjugated verb *aller* (to go) + the infinitive of the verb you want to use (finir, to finish). It expresses an action that will happen in the near future.
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Putain maman, t'avais raison
➔ Imperfect tense to describe a past state or opinion.
➔ "T'avais raison" uses the *imparfait* (avais), which is used to describe a continuous state or habitual action in the past. Here, it indicates that the mother's opinion was held over a period of time.
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Que des poussettes, j'ai les frissons
➔ Inversion of subject and verb for emphasis and emotive effect.
➔ Normally, the sentence would be "J'ai les frissons que des poussettes." By inverting the subject and verb ("j'ai" becomes "ai-je"), the speaker emphasizes the feeling of chills evoked by the sight or thought of baby carriages (poussettes). This creates a more emotional impact.
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Le rap, j'étudie poto qu'est-ce tu dis
➔ Fronting (topicalization) of the object 'Le rap'.
➔ The normal sentence structure would be "J'étudie le rap". By placing "Le rap" at the beginning, the speaker emphasizes the subject of the study, i.e., rap music. This is a stylistic choice that draws attention to the topic.
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J'vais faire des sous Jusqu'à construire un building
➔ Use of 'jusqu'à' followed by an infinitive to express a limit or extent.
➔ "Jusqu'à construire" means "up to the point of building" or "until I build." It shows the extent to which he's willing to earn money.
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Pas d'plaque ça tourne Quand y a la bac, ça court
➔ Ellipsis (omission) of the subject pronoun for brevity and colloquial style.
➔ Instead of saying "Il n'y a pas de plaque", the subject pronoun "il" is omitted. Instead of "Quand il y a la bac..", the subject pronoun is also omitted. This is very common in spoken French and gives the lyrics a more casual, realistic feel.
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Fais tes, fais, fais, fais tes comptes
➔ Imperative mood used repetitively for emphasis.
➔ "Fais tes comptes" is an imperative phrase meaning "do your calculations" or "figure it out." The repetition of "Fais" emphasizes the speaker's insistence on the listener understanding or acknowledging something.
Album: D&P à vie
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