Lyrics & Translation
Explore the compelling narrative of Ninho's "Mamacita." This French rap track offers a unique blend of romantic questioning and raw storytelling about navigating a life of danger. By delving into its lyrics, you can gain insight into themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of love within challenging circumstances.
Key Vocabulary
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                             brûlée /bʁyle/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             raisonner /ʁɛzɔne/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             amour /amuʁ/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             bande /bɑ̃d/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             capture /kaptyʁ/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             fenêtre /fənɛtʁ/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             vie /vi/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             mamacita /mamaˈsita/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             traficante /tʁafi.kɑ̃t/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             calle /kaʝe/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             mbila /mabila/ C1 | 
                        
                                                            
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Key Grammar Structures
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J'suis en bas de la tour avec la tête du réseau et l'gérant du four
➔ Use of the present tense 'suis' (from 'être') to describe current state or location.
➔ The phrase 'J'suis' is a contractions of 'je suis', meaning 'I am', used here to describe an ongoing position.
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Et qu'un jour j'peux m'faire capturer par les mbila
➔ Use of 'peux' (can) with 'm'faire' (to make oneself) to express possibility or potentiality.
➔ The phrase 'j'peux m'faire capturer' uses 'peux' to indicate the potential or possibility of being captured.
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Vie de bandit, de gros bonnet
➔ Use of 'de' (of) to describe belonging or characteristic (genitive construction).
➔ The phrase 'vie de bandit' describes a life characterized by criminal activity.
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Parce que j'suis un traficante de la calle
➔ Use of 'que' (because) to introduce a reason or cause.
➔ The word 'Parce que' means 'because', introducing the reason for the statement.
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Est-ce que tu m'supporteras toda la vida
➔ Use of 'Est-ce que' to form a yes/no question in formal French.
➔ The phrase 'Est-ce que' introduces a question, making it a formal way to ask 'Do you support me for life?'.
 
Album: MILS 2.0
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