Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the lyrical depths of Leto's "Titanic" and explore the nuances of French rap. This track offers a unique blend of melodic sounds and raw street narratives, making it an excellent song to understand contemporary French slang and expressions related to love, loyalty, and street life. Its poignant storytelling and accessible rhythm make it a compelling piece for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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oseille /ɔ.zjɛ/ C1 |
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femme /fam/ A1 |
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peau /po/ A2 |
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faille /faj/ B2 |
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fauché /fo.ʃe/ B1 |
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maille /maj/ B2 |
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jaloux /ʒa.lu/ B1 |
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œuvre /œvʁ/ B2 |
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art /aʁ/ A1 |
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nue /ny/ B1 |
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béton /bə.tɔ̃/ B1 |
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mascara /ma.ska.ʁa/ B2 |
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Titanic /ti.ti.nak/ B2 |
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shopping /ʃɔ.piŋ/ B1 |
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sourire /su.ʁiʁ/ A1 |
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Givenchy /ɡi.vɑ̃.ʃi/ C1 |
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YSL /i ɛs ɛl/ C1 |
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draps /dʁa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je cours après l'oseille, pas après les femmes
➔ Present tense with verbs 'courir' (to run) and 'être' (to be)
➔ The sentence uses the present tense to describe ongoing actions: 'Je cours' (I run) and 'pas après les femmes' (not after women).
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Elle dit qu'elle peut m'aimer pour toujours, moi j'y crois pas
➔ Indirect speech with 'dire que' (to say that) and negation with 'ne...pas'
➔ The sentence uses indirect speech with 'dit qu'elle peut' (says that she can) and negation 'j'y crois pas' (I don't believe it).
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Si t'es là quand j'suis fauché, tu seras là quand j'aurai de la maille
➔ Conditional tense with 'seras' (will be) and future tense with 'aurai'
➔ The sentence uses the conditional tense 'tu seras' (you will be) and the future tense 'j'aurai' (I will have).
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Son mascara a coulé comme le Titanic
➔ Past tense with 'a coulé' (has flowed) and comparison with 'comme'
➔ The sentence uses the past tense 'a coulé' (has flowed) and a comparison with 'comme le Titanic' (like the Titanic).
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On se comprend mieux quand on est sous les draps
➔ Reflexive verb 'se comprend' (understands each other) and present tense with 'est'
➔ The sentence uses the reflexive verb 'se comprend' (understands each other) and the present tense 'on est' (we are).
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