Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw energy of French rap with 'Requin' by Gianni and Ninho. This track offers a great opportunity to learn street-smart slang and metaphors prevalent in contemporary French music. The powerful imagery of the 'shark' as a symbol of survival in a tough environment makes this a compelling song for understanding a grittier side of the French language and culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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taule /tɔl/ B2 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ A1 |
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requin /ʁə.kɛ̃/ B1 |
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naviguer /na.vi.ɡe/ B2 |
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habitué /a.bi.ty.e/ B1 |
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ombre /ɔ̃bʁ/ A2 |
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bloqué /blɔ.ke/ B1 |
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niqué /ni.ke/ C1 |
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braquer /bʁa.ke/ B2 |
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récolte /ʁe.kɔlt/ B2 |
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famille /fa.mij/ A1 |
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schlass /ʃlas/ C1 |
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BAC /ba.se/ B2 |
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sac /sak/ A1 |
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relou /ʁə.lu/ B2 |
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roro /ʁo.ʁo/ C1 |
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daronne /da.ʁɔn/ B2 |
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frère /fʁɛʁ/ A1 |
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Dieu /djø/ A1 |
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ciel /sjɛl/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est la taule ou la mort, j'suis habitué.
➔ Present tense, passive voice (être + past participle), conditional mood (implied).
➔ The sentence uses the present tense to express a state of being accustomed to a difficult situation. 'Est' is the present form of the verb 'être' (to be), the past participle 'habitué' is used in the passive voice to describe the subject being accustomed.
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Dans l'ombre on passe la plupart du temps, ils veulent qu'on reste bloqués c'est niqué.
➔ Present tense, relative clause, subjunctive mood, idiomatic expression.
➔ The use of 'qu'on reste' after 'ils veulent' showcases the subjunctive mood, reflecting a desire or will. 'C'est niqué' is an idiomatic expression that translates to 'it's screwed' or 'it's ruined'.
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Et y'a que les requins qui ont le droit de naviguer.
➔ Present tense, restrictive clause.
➔ The sentence uses 'qui ont le droit de naviguer' which is a relative clause, modifying 'les requins'. The use of 'que' emphasizes that only sharks have the right.
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Au départ, on démarre, mal-entouré mais fuck.
➔ Imperfect tense (implied), participial adjective, conjunction, interjection.
➔ The phrase implies the imperfect tense (we *were* starting), which describes past habits or situations. 'Mal-entouré' is a participial adjective modifying 'on', and 'fuck' is an interjection expressing defiance.
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Tant qu'on les braque, qu'on embarque la récolte.
➔ Subjunctive mood (implied), present tense.
➔ The phrase uses 'tant que', meaning 'as long as', creating a conditional relationship. The actions are expressed in the present tense implying a continuous state or habitual action.
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J'attends des réponses du ciel à genou.
➔ Present tense, prepositional phrases.
➔ Simple present tense with two prepositional phrases 'du ciel' and 'à genou' that provide additional information about the action 'attends'.
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J'ai trop fréquenté le R, c'est relou.
➔ Past perfect tense (implied), idiomatic expression.
➔ The use of 'J'ai trop fréquenté' suggests a past action influencing the present situation, the 'Past Perfect' is implied. 'C'est relou' is a slang expression meaning 'it's annoying' or 'it's tiresome.'
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Grandi avec les mains dans l'sale.
➔ Past tense, prepositional phrase.
➔ The sentence suggests a past event, 'grandi' (past participle of 'grandir') describes the subject. 'Avec les mains dans l'sale' is a prepositional phrase that provides context.
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