Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Ivorian rap with HIMRA's impactful song "DACHIBA KOUMGBA TCHAIBA." This track offers a powerful gateway to understanding contemporary Francophone African music, showcasing lyrical prowess and a dynamic blend of drill and local influences. By exploring its bold declarations and confident rhythm, you'll not only grasp the artist's message but also experience the rich cultural tapestry woven into its language and beats, making it an exciting starting point for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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gazo /ɡazo/ C1 |
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projet /pʁɔʒɛ/ B1 |
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croquer /kʁɔke/ B2 |
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bégaier /beɡe/ B2 |
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broke /bɹoʊk/ A2 |
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collier /kɔlje/ A2 |
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chart /tʃɑːrt/ B1 |
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taper /tɑpe/ A2 |
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métal /metal/ A1 |
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gri-gri /ɡʁiɡʁi/ C1 |
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filtrés /filte/ B2 |
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zaï /zai/ C2 |
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flow /floʊ/ B1 |
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index /ˈɪndɛks/ A2 |
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diamant /djaˈmɑ̃/ A1 |
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gâchette /ɡaʃɛt/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'**ai** 100 poignets de 200 000 à ma nuque
➔ Present indicative of *avoir* (to have) – expresses possession
➔ The verb **"ai"** (from *avoir*) is in the present indicative and shows that the speaker possesses the “100 poignets”.
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Tu **veux** croquer sur un plat bon, tu **bêgaies**
➔ Modal verb *vouloir* + infinitive – expresses desire/intention
➔ The verb **"veux"** (want) is a modal that is followed by the infinitive **"croquer"**, showing a desire to do something. **"bêgaies"** is a present‑tense verb describing the subject’s action.
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T'**as** 1 million de vues, mais t'**es** resté broke
➔ Contraction of *tu as* / *tu es* + passé composé – past action with auxiliary *avoir*/*être*
➔ The contracted forms **"as"** (from *as* = *as*) and **"es"** (from *es* = *es*) are the present auxiliaries used in the **passé composé**: **"as"** + noun phrase, **"es"** + past participle **"resté"**.
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Ils **ont** pas de zaï que ils **vendent** du rêve
➔ Colloquial omission of *ne* in negative construction – informal spoken French
➔ In spoken French the **ne** of the standard negative **ne … pas** is often dropped, leaving **"ont pas"** and **"vendent"** to convey negation.
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On est **plus** fort que toi, c'**est** pas parlable
➔ Comparative adjective *plus … que* – expresses “more … than”
➔ The word **"plus"** introduces a comparative structure followed by **"que"** (than). Here **"plus fort que toi"** means “stronger than you”.
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Je **suis** dans les charts français
➔ Present tense of *être* – simple statement of location/status
➔ The verb **"suis"** (from *être*) is in the present indicative, linking the subject **"Je"** to the complement **"dans les charts français"**.
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Je le **sens** comme baby veut du sexe
➔ Comparative using *comme* – “like / as”
➔ The verb **"sens"** is followed by the comparative particle **"comme"**, which introduces a likeness: *I feel it **like** baby wants sex*.
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Code des filtrés, c'**est** mélangés
➔ Use of *c'est* with a plural adjective – agreement mismatch (colloquial)
➔ The pronoun **"c'"** (it) + **"est"** (is) is normally followed by a singular adjective, but here it is linked to the plural **"mélangés"**, a colloquial mismatch.
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