Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and authentic French rap of Niaks with "TOUT DROIT." This powerful track offers a unique opportunity to explore the nuances of French street language and expressions of determination and resilience. Its compelling storytelling and intense delivery make it an engaging piece for anyone looking to connect with contemporary French hip-hop.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tête /tɛt/ A1 |
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noir /nwaʁ/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ A2 |
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bras /bʁa/ A2 |
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liquide /li.kid/ B1 |
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respect /ʁɛs.pɛ/ B1 |
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preuve /pʁœv/ B1 |
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démon /de.mɔ̃/ B2 |
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coupable /ku.pabl/ B2 |
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rumeur /ʁy.mœʁ/ B2 |
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logique /lɔ.ʒik/ B2 |
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espèce /ɛs.pɛs/ B2 |
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instable /ɛ̃s.tabl/ B2 |
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explosif /ɛks.plɔ.zif/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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c'est triste mais c'est réel des fois faut prouver qu' a croire et le voir
➔ Use of 'faut' (il faut) + infinitive, impersonal construction.
➔ The use of "faut" implies necessity. The phrase "faut prouver" means "it is necessary to prove". This is an impersonal construction because it doesn't refer to a specific subject.
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j'ai des haine et des fils des kilos plus des 10 je mets encore du vis
➔ Use of 'des' as a partitive article indicating an unspecified quantity.
➔ The use of "des haine et des fils" means "some hatred and some sons" or "hatred and sons (in general)". It doesn't specify how much hatred or how many sons.
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suspect comme la mort d'Elv
➔ Use of 'comme' to make a comparison.
➔ "Comme" introduces a comparison. Here, it means "suspect as the death of Elv".
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je décompresse au cof
➔ Use of 'au' which is a contraction of 'à le' to indicate a location or place.
➔ "Au cof" means "at/to the coffee shop". 'Au' is a contraction of 'à le', where 'le' is the definite article. Note that 'cof' is likely slang for 'café'.
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derrière moi c'est tout noir noir mais devant c'est tout droit tout droit
➔ Use of 'c'est' + adjective to describe a state of being, repetition of adjective for emphasis.
➔ "C'est tout noir noir" means "it's all black, black". The repetition of "noir" emphasizes the darkness. Similarly, "c'est tout droit tout droit" means "it's all straight, straight", emphasizing the forward direction.
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Confond pas c'est le bras long
➔ Use of imperative mood in negative form, 'ne...pas' to express a prohibition or warning, 'c'est' + noun phrase.
➔ "Confond pas" is a shortened form of "Ne confonds pas", which means "Don't confuse". "C'est le bras long" means "It's the long arm", an idiomatic expression that can refer to someone having influence or connections.
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gloque 9 m glotte dans le mil
➔ Use of slang and abbreviated language, omission of articles and verbs.
➔ This line utilizes slang and shortened forms typical in rap lyrics. It's concise and leaves room for interpretation. The missing articles ('le') and verb ('est') are deliberate stylistic choices.
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elle avait le corps de nick je l'ai [__]
➔ Use of past tense 'avait' (avoir) + definite article 'le' + noun. Direct object pronoun 'l'' (la) followed by past participle.
➔ "Elle avait le corps de Nick" (She had Nick's body). The direct object pronoun 'l'' is placed before the auxiliary verb for pronominal verbs in passé composé. 'l'ai' is elided from 'je l'ai'. The verb is omitted for stylistic effect.
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