Lyrics & Translation
Discover Claudio Capéo's "Riche," a touching French song that explores the profound meaning of fatherhood. Through its heartfelt lyrics and warm melody, you can delve into the French language's emotional expression, learning how deeply love and family values are conveyed. This song offers a beautiful window into French culture and the universal experience of parental love.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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jour /ʒuʁ/ A2 |
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amour /amuʁ/ B1 |
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père /pɛʁ/ A2 |
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fils /fij/ A2 |
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riche /ʁiʃ/ B1 |
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fier /fje/ B2 |
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pouvoir /puvwaʁ/ B1 |
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travail /tʁavaj/ A2 |
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enfant /ɑ̃fɑ̃/ A2 |
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fort /fɔʁ/ A2 |
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millionnaire /miʎjɔˌnɛʁ/ C1 |
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pauvre /puʁvʁ/ B1 |
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anniversaire /anivɛʁsɛʁ/ B1 |
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voyage /vwajaʒ/ A2 |
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revenir /ʁəv(ə)niʁ/ B2 |
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visage /vizɑʒ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Les amis qui retourneront leur veste en un rien de temps
➔ Futur proche tense with 'aller' + verb to indicate near future.
➔ The phrase uses the **futur proche** to indicate an action that will happen soon.
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Je faisais la même
➔ Imperfect tense of 'faire' indicating an ongoing or repeated past action.
➔ Uses the **imperfect** to describe a past action that was ongoing or habitual.
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À quoi ça sert d'être riche, quand on est riche d'être père
➔ Expression of purpose with 'à quoi ça sert' + infinitive verb, meaning 'what is it for'.
➔ The phrase uses an idiomatic expression to question the usefulness or purpose of an action.
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Mais à deux, on, sera millionnaire
➔ Use of the **futur simple** with 'sera' to suggest a future state of being.
➔ The verb 'être' in the **futur simple** indicates a future condition or achievement.
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Que je sois pauvre ou bien riche
➔ Subjunctive mood of 'être' after 'que' to express doubt, wish, or possibility.
➔ The subjunctive mood is used after 'que' to indicate uncertainty or a hypothetical situation.
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Tu seras peut-être pas le meilleur mon fils
➔ Use of **peut-être** (perhaps) to express uncertainty or possibility.
➔ 'Peut-être' introduces a doubt or possibility about the statement.
Same Singer

Un homme debout
Claudio Capéo

Riche
Claudio Capéo

Plus haut
Claudio Capéo

Ca va ça va
Claudio Capéo

Que Dieu me pardonne
Kendji Girac, Claudio Capeo
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