Lyrics & Translation
Learning French through Niska's "Salé" offers a unique window into contemporary Parisian slang and street culture. The song is a masterclass in wordplay and double meanings, particularly with the title itself. Its raw, narrative-driven lyrics provide a glimpse into a side of French life and language you won't find in textbooks, all set to an infectious and energetic rhythm that has made Niska a major figure in French hip-hop.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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addition /a.di.sjɔ̃/ B1 |
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glock /ɡlɔk/ B2 |
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street /stʁi.t/ A2 |
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gas /ɡas/ A2 |
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maille /mɑj/ C1 |
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rênes /ʁɛn/ C2 |
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fils /fij/ B2 |
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pute /py.t/ B2 |
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fou /fu/ B2 |
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fâché /fa.ʃe/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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T'as voulu la vie de Tony dans la rue mais l'addition est salée.
➔ Past tense (passé composé) to express a completed action.
➔ The phrase "T'as voulu" indicates a desire or intention in the past.
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Ne joue pas le gros dans la street, tu te feras monter par un cadet.
➔ Imperative mood to give a command or advice.
➔ The phrase "Ne joue pas" is a command telling someone not to act a certain way.
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J'ai grandi dans l'illégal, au phone, il ne faut jamais parler.
➔ Present tense (présent) to describe a general truth.
➔ The phrase "il ne faut jamais parler" expresses a general rule or advice.
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Depuis que je connais le glock, mes ennemis ont perdu d'la valeur.
➔ Present perfect (passé composé) to indicate a change over time.
➔ The phrase "Depuis que je connais" indicates a change that has occurred since a specific point in time.
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J'ai dealé ma dope dans le coin, j'ai déployé mes ailes comme un charo.
➔ Past tense (passé composé) to describe past actions.
➔ The phrase "J'ai dealé" indicates a completed action in the past.
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Ils ont dit 'demain, c'est loin', mais on y croit même pas.
➔ Reported speech to convey what someone else has said.
➔ The phrase "Ils ont dit" introduces a statement made by others.
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Ma chérie, m'raconte pas tes salades, ce soir, j'vais te verser la mayo.
➔ Colloquial expressions to convey informal speech.
➔ The phrase "m'raconte pas tes salades" is an informal way of saying 'don't tell me your lies'.
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