Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of French hip-hop with Black M's "Spectateur." This song offers a unique perspective on life, encouraging listeners to observe and reflect on the world around them, making it a great entry point to understanding the nuances of modern French urban music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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spectateur /spek.tɑ.tœʁ/ B2 |
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filme /film/ B2 |
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guerre /gɛʁ/ B2 |
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paix /pɛ/ B2 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A2 |
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pauvre /povʁ/ B1 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ B1 |
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difficulté /difik.tɛ.te/ B2 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A2 |
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maman /maman/ A1 |
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testent /tɛst/ B2 |
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détruire /dɛtʁɥiʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'ai fait mon bout d'chemin, baba
➔ Present perfect tense (J'ai fait) to describe an action completed in the recent past.
➔ The phrase 'J'ai fait' is the **present perfect** form of 'faire', meaning 'have done'.
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J'suis peu bavard
➔ Use of 'je suis' contraction to indicate 'I am', expressing state or characteristic.
➔ The phrase 'J'suis' is a **contraction** of 'je suis', meaning 'I am', indicating a state or characteristic.
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Et puis j'observe
➔ Use of the simple present tense ('j'observe') to describe ongoing or habitual actions.
➔ The verb 'j'observe' is in **present tense**, indicating an action that is happening or is habitual.
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Le monde s'en fout
➔ Reflexive verb 's'en fout' (foutre) used to express 'to not care' or 'to not give a damn'.
➔ 'S'en fout' is a **reflexive idiomatic expression** meaning 'to not care at all'.
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Trop d'péchés exposés
➔ Use of 'trop de' (too many) + noun to express excessiveness.
➔ 'Trop de' is a **quantitative expression** indicating an excessive amount of something.
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Parce que maman se lève tôt
➔ Use of 'parce que' (because) introducing a causal clause.
➔ 'Parce que' is a **conjunction** used to introduce a causal clause explaining reason or cause.
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Oui, j'ai au-dessus de la tête l'épée de Damoclès
➔ Use of 'l'épée de Damoclès' as an idiomatic expression to represent imminent danger.
➔ 'L'épée de Damoclès' is an **idiomatic expression** referring to a sense of imminent threat or danger hanging over someone.
Album: Les yeux plus gros que le monde

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Sur Ma Route
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A la tienne
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Ainsi valse la vie
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Comme moi
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C'est tout moi
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