Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the introspective world of Nekfeu's "Égérie." This French hip-hop track offers a poetic exploration of ambition, the art world's superficiality, and the search for authenticity. By examining its rich lyrics, you can gain insights into the complexities of modern success and relationships, and appreciate the nuanced storytelling that makes Nekfeu a compelling artist.
Key Vocabulary
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rêver /ʁe.ve/ A2 |
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marque /maʁk/ A2 |
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visage /vi.zaʒ/ A2 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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monde /mɔ̃d/ A1 |
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hôtel /o.tɛl/ A1 |
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nuit /nɥi/ A1 |
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perle /pɛʁl/ B1 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A1 |
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ville /vil/ A1 |
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champions /ʃɑ̃.pjɔ̃/ B1 |
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surface /syʁ.fas/ B1 |
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soi /swa/ B1 |
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bonheur /bɔ.nœʁ/ B1 |
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gens /ʒɑ̃/ A1 |
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failles /faj/ B2 |
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cœur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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scène /sɛn/ A2 |
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image /i.maʒ/ A2 |
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égérie /e.ʒe.ʁi/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je suis devenu celui dont aurait rêvé celui que je rêvais d'être
➔ Conditional perfect (aurait rêvé) and relative pronouns (dont, que).
➔ Uses the conditional perfect "aurait rêvé" to express a hypothetical past event. The relative pronouns "dont" and "que" introduce relative clauses, adding detail and connection within the sentence. Meaning: I became the person that the person I used to dream of being would have dreamed of.
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Une marque de luxe m'a dit "on veut pas de rap"
➔ Reported speech with indirect quotation (on veut pas de rap).
➔ The phrase "on veut pas de rap" is directly quoted within the larger sentence, showing reported speech.
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Tu connais les ches-ri
➔ Informal language and use of slang (ches-ri).
➔ "ches-ri" is a slang term, possibly a verlan (backwards slang) version of "riches", showing an informal tone.
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Le temps passe je ne connais pas le surplace, j'ai Fini pété au milieu des Champs, dans ma ville de champions
➔ Use of the past participle as an adjective (pété) and juxtaposition of clauses.
➔ "pété" (past participle of "péter") functions as an adjective, meaning "wasted" or "high". The clauses are juxtaposed to create a fast-paced, stream-of-consciousness effect.
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Vu ma cons', c'est sûr, j'suis high Je me sens proche de L.A
➔ Ellipsis (Vu ma cons' = Vu ma consommation) and informal contraction (j'suis).
➔ The phrase "Vu ma cons'" is an elliptical form of "Vu ma consommation", leaving out the complete word for brevity. "j'suis" is a common, informal contraction of "je suis".
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