Lyrics & Translation
Learning French through "PREMIER REVERS" offers a glimpse into contemporary Parisian slang and the confident, determined mindset often expressed in French rap. The song's clear and rhythmic delivery can help learners grasp the cadence of the language, while the lyrics provide insight into themes of ambition and perseverance, making it a special and motivating learning experience.
Key Vocabulary
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revenu /ʁəv(ə)ny/ A2 |
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business /ˈbɪznəs/ A2 |
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bénéf /benɛf/ B1 |
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cocaïne /kɔkaɪn/ B1 |
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charger /ʃaʁʒe/ A2 |
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conséquences /kɔ̃sɛkɑ̃s/ A2 |
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gérance /ʒeʁɑ̃s/ B2 |
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synopsis /sɪnɒpsɪs/ B2 |
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vitesse /vitɛs/ A2 |
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menotté /mənɔte/ B1 |
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bénéfice /benɛfɪs/ B1 |
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revers /ʁəvɛʁs/ A2 |
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querelles /kəʁɛl/ B1 |
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lacrymogène /lakkʁimoʒɛn/ C1 |
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opaque /oˈpak/ B2 |
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lambda /lɑ̃bda/ B2 |
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redma /ʁədma/ C1 |
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gueule /ɡœl/ B1 |
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brûler /bʁyle/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai pris une pause, j'suis revenu pour les choqués
➔ Passé Composé (Perfect Tense) & Elision
➔ The sentence uses the *Passé Composé* ("J'ai pris", "J'suis revenu") to describe completed actions in the past. The 'e' in 'j'ai' and 'j'suis' is elided (removed) because it's followed by a vowel sound. This is common in spoken French.
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Comment s'arrêter, devant le benef d'la cocaïne
➔ Subjunctive Mood & Contraction
➔ The verb "s'arrêter" is in the *subjunctive mood* after "Comment". The subjunctive is used here to express doubt or a question about the possibility of stopping. "d'la" is a contraction of "de la".
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Y'a les causes et les conséquences
➔ Informal French 'Il y a' & Noun Phrases
➔ "Y'a" is a very common, informal contraction of "Il y a" meaning "There are". The sentence consists of two noun phrases connected by 'et' (and).
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J'ai jamais été dans le m'as-tu-vu
➔ Negative Past Tense & Colloquial Expression
➔ The phrase "J'ai jamais été" is a colloquial way to say "I have never been". "le m'as-tu-vu" is a French expression meaning 'showing off' or 'trying to be seen'.
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