Lyrics & Translation
Explore the powerful themes of brotherhood and loyalty in Nekfeu's "Reuf," a collaboration that bridges French hip-hop and global music with Ed Sheeran. Discover the depth of friendship and chosen family through its poignant lyrics, offering a glimpse into the artist's personal connections and experiences.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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frères /fʁɛʁ/ B1 |
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sœurs /sœʁ/ B1 |
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famille /famij/ A2 |
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reuf /ʁœf/ B2 |
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couvert /kuvɛʁ/ B1 |
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arnaque /aʁ nak/ B2 |
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mentir /mɑ̃tiʁ/ B2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A2 |
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mur /mœʁ/ B2 |
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fenêtre /fənɛtʁ/ B1 |
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sauter /sɔté/ B2 |
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vide /vid/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'est pour mes frères et sœurs d'une autre mère (ouais)
➔ Use of "c'est pour" to introduce the subject and express purpose.
➔ "C'est pour" means "This is for" or "This is dedicated to". It's used to emphasize the intended recipient or purpose.
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On a acquis le statut d'famille
➔ Use of the past composed "a acquis" and the structure "statut de + noun" (family)
➔ "On a acquis" means "We have acquired". "Statut de famille" means "family status" or "family standing".
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J'continuerai de mentir à sa petite amie
➔ Future tense "continuerai" (from "continuer") followed by "de + infinitive"
➔ "Continuer de" means "to continue to". This structure is common for expressing ongoing actions in the future.
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S'il s'tape, je vais sauter d'office dans la mêlée
➔ Conditional clause with "si + present tense", followed by the future tense. Reflexive verb "se taper".
➔ "S'il s'tape" (slang) means "If he gets into a fight." The structure "si + present, future" is a common conditional construction. "Sauter d'office" means "jump right in".
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Y en a un qui rentre pas? Personne rentre
➔ Use of "Y en a" (there is/are some), interrogative sentence and the absolute negative "Personne" (nobody)
➔ "Y en a un" means "There is one" (among a group). "Personne rentre" means "Nobody enters". "Personne" is a strong negative pronoun.
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J'suis le seul à te voir quand t'as pas les cheveux lissés
➔ Use of "seul à" (the only one to) followed by infinitive. Subjunctive mood after "quand" expressing a general truth.
➔ "Seul à" emphasizes that the speaker is unique in performing that action. Although the verb after *quand* is in indicative mode here, one could use the subjunctive for emphasis.
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Si je te disais que je regrette, ce serait te mentir
➔ Hypothetical conditional sentence type 2: "Si + imperfect subjunctive, conditional present."
➔ This expresses a hypothetical situation that is unlikely or impossible in the present. "Si je te disais" (If I told you) sets up the condition, and "ce serait te mentir" (it would be lying to you) describes the consequence.
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T'as voulu t'enlever la vie, on aurait pu deviner
➔ Use of "avoir voulu" (to have wanted) + infinitive, expressing a past intention or attempt. Conditional perfect "on aurait pu deviner" (we could have guessed).
➔ "T'as voulu t'enlever la vie" means "You wanted to take your life." "On aurait pu deviner" expresses a missed opportunity to anticipate something in the past. It conveys regret or realization that the signs were there.
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