Lyrics & Translation
Explore the complexities of life and morality through Nekfeu's "Tempête." This French hip hop track offers a deep dive into introspection and societal challenges, allowing listeners to connect with raw emotions and thought-provoking lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
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tempête /tɑ̃.pɛt/ B2 |
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ciel /sjɛl/ A2 |
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mère /mɛʁ/ A1 |
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mort /mɔʁ/ B1 |
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courage /ku.ʁaʒ/ B1 |
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peur /pœʁ/ A2 |
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hommes /ɔm/ A1 |
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armes /aʁm/ B2 |
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crise /kʁiz/ B1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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rêve /ʁɛv/ A2 |
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tête /tɛt/ A1 |
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sac /sak/ A1 |
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lumière /ly.mjɛʁ/ B2 |
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espoir /ɛs.pwaʁ/ B1 |
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sombre /sɔ̃bʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Je mène pas une vie hyper saine
➔ Negative particle 'pas' with the verb 'mener'
➔ Demonstrates a standard negation in French. The placement of "pas" around the verb indicates a simple negative statement.
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Ma soeur révise un partiel
➔ Use of the verb "réviser" (to revise) in the present tense.
➔ Simple present tense conjugation indicating an ongoing action. "révise" is the third-person singular form.
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T'es jamais à l'abri
➔ Use of "jamais" to express 'never'. The verb is 'être' (to be) conjugated in the second person singular.
➔ The phrase "jamais à l'abri" means 'never safe' or 'never protected'. The 't'' is an elision of 'tu' (you).
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C'est comme si leur coeur avait regardé les deux yeux de Médusa
➔ Imperfect subjunctive mood ('avait regardé') within a "comme si" clause expressing a hypothetical situation.
➔ "Comme si" introduces a comparison that isn't necessarily true. The "avait regardé" form creates a sense of unreality or hypothetical past.
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La vie c'est apprécier la vue après scier la branche
➔ Use of infinitives after 'c'est' (it is) to define the concept of life. 'Apprécier' and 'scier' are both infinitives functioning as nouns.
➔ The structure 'c'est + infinitive' is a common way to define something in French. It equates 'life' with the actions of appreciating and sawing.
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On veut finir du bon côté de la vitre teintée
➔ Use of the verb "vouloir" (to want) in the present tense, followed by the infinitive "finir" (to finish). Expressing a desire or wish.
➔ The structure "vouloir + infinitive" is a standard way to express wanting to do something. "On" is used as an informal "we".
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Elle avait de la came dans un sac Balenciaga
➔ Use of the verb "avoir" (to have) in the imperfect tense ('avait') to describe a state or situation in the past.
➔ The imperfect tense emphasizes the ongoing or habitual nature of the possession rather than a specific completed action.
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Serre-moi la main frère, claque-moi la bise
➔ Use of imperative mood with reflexive pronouns ('serre-moi', 'claque-moi').
➔ The pronoun precedes the verb in the imperative for reflexive verbs. It's an informal and direct way of making a request or giving a command.
Album: Feu
On Verra
Nekfeu
Ma dope
Nekfeu, SPri Noir
Tempête
Nekfeu
Nique les clones, Pt. II
Nekfeu
Martin Eden
Nekfeu
Same Singer
On Verra
Nekfeu
Ma dope
Nekfeu, SPri Noir
Princesse
Nekfeu, Nemir
Tempête
Nekfeu
Nique les clones, Pt. II
Nekfeu
Egérie
Nekfeu
Plume
Nekfeu
REUF
Nekfeu
Martin Eden
Nekfeu
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