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Petite fraîcheur, t'es peut-être mannequin mais t'es loin d'être une fille modèle 00:08
Tu aimes te shooter à tes shootings car tu jouis d'une vie moderne 00:11
Tu passes ton temps à te défiler (ah) 00:15
Tes adversaires défilent (yeah) et j'aime tes collants effilés (yeah) 00:17
Te compare pas à des filles laides (ah) 00:21
Même à l'école (yeah), t'es populaire comme t'es (yeah) 00:23
Tu comptes plus (yeah) les compliments récoltés (ah) 00:25
Et dans tes soirées y a du monde au balcon mais je ne parle pas de ton décolleté (nan) 00:27
J'suis un mec à part, on vient pas d'la même dimension 00:30
J'essaye de mener ma barque et toi tu m'parles d'immenses yachts (yeah) 00:33
Je côtoie des filles de mon âge et puis des filles âgées et, même en amour, je vois peu de défis 00:38
Tellement de vautours, la durée de vie s'achète 00:42
Tout le monde autour semble me dévisager 00:44
Tu fais des galas dans ton habitation (yeah) 00:46
Car tu penses que la richesse fait rêver le monde (yeah) 00:48
J'suis venu, car j'ai reçu ton invitation mais j'me sens mal à l'aise dans ces événements 00:50
Princesse 00:54
Passe ton temps en soirée, à dormir le jour 00:57
Princesse 01:01
Méfie-toi des voyous qui te tournent autour 01:05
Tes courbes me laissent sans voix, j'aime te voir en talons, en tenue légère 01:08
T'as rien d'un exemple, et avant toi combien se sont brûlées les ailes? 01:12
Princesse 01:16
Redescends sur Terre, dis-moi à quoi tu joues 01:20
Tu bois du rhum, tu joues des rôles, t'obéis à des schémas louches (yeah) 01:24
Ton père aime critiquer les Roms mais tes robes viennent de chez Manoush 01:28
Et c'est marrant comme Isabelle, certaines de tes copines te disent antipathique 01:32
Tu vas de boutique en boutique Antik Batik 01:36
Mais t'es qu'une enfant qui déguise sa peine (hey) 01:38
Ton visage angélique change quand tu mélanges des liqueurs (han han han) 01:40
C'est étrange, mais ton géniteur pense plus à ses enjoliveurs (han han han) (pas toi) 01:44
Ta maman s'égosille (yeah) chaque fois qu'tu te bousilles (yeah) 01:48
T'as encore abusé hier, on t'pardonne pour tes beaux yeux (hun) 01:52
On s'exporte (hun), en sexe, on s'explose 01:56
J'suis le premier ex-pauvre à t'emmener voir des expos 02:00
02:04
Princesse 02:10
Passe ton temps en soirée, à dormir le jour 02:15
Princesse 02:19
Méfie-toi des voyous qui te tournent autour 02:22
Tes courbes me laissent sans voix, j'aime te voir en talons, en tenue légère 02:26
T'as rien d'un exemple, et avant toi combien se sont brûlées les ailes? 02:30
Princesse 02:34
Redescends sur Terre, dis-moi à quoi tu joues (yeah) 02:38
Les princes charmants échappent aux vagues, toi, tu construis des châteaux d'sable 02:41
Pour être ouverte sur le monde, t'as pas besoin d'décapotable 02:46
Comme si t'aimais qu'on t'fasse du mal, tu ne les arrêtais plus 02:49
Une petite princesse ne devrait pas (nan) devenir la reine des putes 02:53
Un ange passe, les ailes déployées, moment de flottement 02:57
Rappelle-toi comme t'y croyais fort avant qu'le premier homme te mente 03:01
Tu t'es ouvert les poignets à cause d'un autre avortement 03:05
Tes marques peuvent en témoigner, toi, t'es comme une môme, les mots te manquent 03:09
Tu fais aucun effort (nan), tu veux plus craquer 03:13
Chaque homme charmé par ton caractère se contentera de regarder 03:17
Ton cœur est un coffre-fort, t'as dû t'armer 03:21
Te cacher derrière un masque et passer ton temps à te braquer 03:25
T'es plus la même qu'autrefois (yi-hey, hi-hey, hi-hey) 03:28
Princesse 03:33
Passe ton temps en soirée, à dormir le jour 03:37
Princesse 03:40
Méfie-toi des voyous qui te tournent autour 03:44
Tes courbes me laissent sans voix, j'aime te voir en talons, en tenue légère 03:48
T'as rien d'un exemple, et avant toi combien se sont brûlées les ailes? 03:51
Princesse 03:56
Redescends sur Terre, dis-moi à quoi tu joues 03:59
Princesse, princesse, princesse, princesse (yi-hey, hi-hey, hi-hey) 04:04
Princesse, princesse, princesse 04:08
Princesse, princesse, princesse, princesse (yi-hey, hi-hey, hi-hey) 04:11
Princesse, princesse, princesse (yeah-he-hey) 04:15
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Princesse – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

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Explore the French hip hop scene with Nekfeu's "Princesse" featuring Nemir. This song offers a critical look at societal values and personal struggles, using vivid lyrics to paint a picture of modern life. Through its introspective verses and melodic chorus, "Princesse" invites listeners to reflect on appearances versus reality.

[English]
Little freshness, you might be a model but you're far from being a role model
You love to get high at your photo shoots because you enjoy a modern life
You spend your time dodging (ah)
Your rivals parade (yeah) and I love your sheer tights (yeah)
Don't compare yourself to ugly girls (ah)
Even at school (yeah), you're popular as you are (yeah)
You no longer count (yeah) the compliments you receive (ah)
And at your parties, there's a crowd on the balcony but I'm not talking about your cleavage (nah)
I'm a different guy, we don't come from the same dimension
I try to steer my own boat and you talk to me about huge yachts (yeah)
I hang out with girls my age and older girls, and even in love, I see few challenges
So many vultures, lifespan is bought
Everyone around seems to be staring at me
You do galas in your home (yeah)
Because you think that wealth makes the world dream (yeah)
I came because I received your invitation but I feel uncomfortable at these events
Princess
You spend your nights out, sleeping during the day
Princess
Beware of the thugs who circle around you
Your curves leave me speechless, I love seeing you in heels, in light clothing
You're no example, and before you, how many have burned their wings?
Princess
Come back down to Earth, tell me what game you're playing
You drink rum, you play roles, you obey shady patterns (yeah)
Your father loves to criticize the Roma but your dresses come from Manoush
And it's funny how Isabelle, some of your friends call you unfriendly
You go from shop to shop Antik Batik
But you're just a child disguising your pain (hey)
Your angelic face changes when you mix liquors (han han han)
It's strange, but your father thinks more about his hubcaps (han han han) (not you)
Your mom screams (yeah) every time you mess up (yeah)
You overdid it again yesterday, we forgive you for your pretty eyes (hun)
We export (hun), in sex, we explode
I'm the first ex-poor to take you to see exhibitions
...
Princess
You spend your nights out, sleeping during the day
Princess
Beware of the thugs who circle around you
Your curves leave me speechless, I love seeing you in heels, in light clothing
You're no example, and before you, how many have burned their wings?
Princess
Come back down to Earth, tell me what game you're playing (yeah)
Charming princes escape the waves, you build sandcastles
To be open to the world, you don't need a convertible
As if you liked being hurt, you wouldn't stop them
A little princess shouldn't (nah) become the queen of whores
An angel passes by, wings spread, a moment of suspension
Remember how strongly you believed before the first man lied to you
You opened your wrists because of another abortion
Your scars can testify, you're like a kid, words fail you
You make no effort (nah), you don't want to crack anymore
Every man charmed by your character will settle for just watching
Your heart is a safe, you must have armed yourself
Hiding behind a mask and spending your time being defensive
You're not the same as before (yi-hey, hi-hey, hi-hey)
Princess
You spend your nights out, sleeping during the day
Princess
Beware of the thugs who circle around you
Your curves leave me speechless, I love seeing you in heels, in light clothing
You're no example, and before you, how many have burned their wings?
Princess
Come back down to Earth, tell me what game you're playing
Princess, princess, princess, princess (yi-hey, hi-hey, hi-hey)
Princess, princess, princess
Princess, princess, princess, princess (yi-hey, hi-hey, hi-hey)
Princess, princess, princess (yeah-he-hey)
...
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

mannequin

/ma.nɛ.kin/

B2
  • noun
  • - a person employed to display clothes in stores

shooting

/ʃu.tiŋ/

B2
  • noun
  • - a session of taking photographs or film

défilent

/de.fi.lə/

B1
  • verb
  • - they parade or march in a line

collants

/kɔ.lɑ̃/

B1
  • noun
  • - tights or pantyhose

découpage

/de.ku.paʒ/

B2
  • noun
  • - cutting out or designing patterns, often in fashion or art

vie

/vi/

A2
  • noun
  • - life

passé

/pa.sé/

A2
  • verb / noun (context-dependent)
  • - passed or passed by, or past (as in time)

défilés

/de.fi.le/

B1
  • noun
  • - parades or fashion shows

dévoile

/de.vwa.lə/

B2
  • verb
  • - to unveil or reveal

habitation

/a.bi.ta.sjɔ̃/

B2
  • noun
  • - place of residence or dwelling

richesse

/ʁi.ʃɛs/

C1
  • noun
  • - wealth or richness

invitation

/ɛ̃.vi.ta.sjɔ̃/

B2
  • noun
  • - a written or verbal request to attend an event

mauvais

/mɔ.vɛ/

A2
  • adjective
  • - bad or poor in quality

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Key Grammar Structures

  • Tu aimes te shooter à tes shootings car tu jouis d'une vie moderne

    ➔ Subjunctive (présent du subjonctif - indirect discourse/reporting)

    ➔ While the sentence doesn't explicitly use the subjunctive, the implication is that the person enjoys something because they perceive it to be a modern life. In more complex constructions with verbs like 'croire que' (to believe that) or 'penser que' (to think that) in the negative or interrogative form, the subjunctive might be used if the speaker is unsure or skeptical about the modernity of the lifestyle.

  • Te compare pas à des filles laides

    ➔ Imperative Mood (negative)

    ➔ This is a negative command telling someone *not* to compare themselves to unattractive girls. The structure is 'ne + verb + pas' in French. For the 'tu' form, the 's' is dropped in the imperative unless followed by 'en' or 'y'.

  • J'essaye de mener ma barque et toi tu m'parles d'immenses yachts

    ➔ Contrasting Pronouns + Idiomatic Expression

    ➔ The sentence contrasts 'J' (I) and 'toi' (you), highlighting the difference in their situations. 'Mener sa barque' is an idiomatic expression meaning to manage one's affairs or get by. This contrasts with the other person's talk of 'immenses yachts', symbolizing wealth and luxury.

  • J'suis venu, car j'ai reçu ton invitation mais j'me sens mal à l'aise dans ces événements

    ➔ Compound Sentence with Causal Clause

    ➔ This sentence is composed of two main clauses connected by the conjunction 'car' (because). The first clause 'J'suis venu' states the action, and the second clause 'j'ai reçu ton invitation' explains the reason for the action. The 'mais' (but) introduces a contrasting clause indicating a feeling of discomfort.

  • Tes courbes me laissent sans voix, j'aime te voir en talons, en tenue légère

    ➔ Indirect Object Pronoun + Expressing Preferences

    ➔ 'Me laissent sans voix' uses the indirect object pronoun 'me', indicating that the curves have an effect *on him*. 'J'aime te voir' expresses preference. The phrase indicates that the speaker enjoys seeing the person in heels and light clothing. 'Te' is the direct object pronoun here.

  • Et c'est marrant comme Isabelle, certaines de tes copines te disent antipathique

    ➔ Comparison using 'comme' (as) + Indirect Discourse (reported speech)

    ➔ 'C'est marrant comme Isabelle' is a way of saying it's funny *like* Isabelle is. The sentence also implies reported speech: some of your friends tell you that you are unfriendly (antipathique).