Lyrics & Translation
Explore the French hip hop scene with Nekfeu's "Princesse" featuring Nemir. This song offers a critical look at societal values and personal struggles, using vivid lyrics to paint a picture of modern life. Through its introspective verses and melodic chorus, "Princesse" invites listeners to reflect on appearances versus reality.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mannequin /ma.nɛ.kin/ B2 |
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shooting /ʃu.tiŋ/ B2 |
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défilent /de.fi.lə/ B1 |
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collants /kɔ.lɑ̃/ B1 |
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découpage /de.ku.paʒ/ B2 |
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vie /vi/ A2 |
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passé /pa.sé/ A2 |
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défilés /de.fi.le/ B1 |
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dévoile /de.vwa.lə/ B2 |
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habitation /a.bi.ta.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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richesse /ʁi.ʃɛs/ C1 |
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invitation /ɛ̃.vi.ta.sjɔ̃/ B2 |
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mauvais /mɔ.vɛ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu aimes te shooter à tes shootings car tu jouis d'une vie moderne
➔ Subjunctive (présent du subjonctif - indirect discourse/reporting)
➔ While the sentence doesn't explicitly use the subjunctive, the implication is that the person enjoys something because they perceive it to be a modern life. In more complex constructions with verbs like 'croire que' (to believe that) or 'penser que' (to think that) in the negative or interrogative form, the subjunctive might be used if the speaker is unsure or skeptical about the modernity of the lifestyle.
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Te compare pas à des filles laides
➔ Imperative Mood (negative)
➔ This is a negative command telling someone *not* to compare themselves to unattractive girls. The structure is 'ne + verb + pas' in French. For the 'tu' form, the 's' is dropped in the imperative unless followed by 'en' or 'y'.
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J'essaye de mener ma barque et toi tu m'parles d'immenses yachts
➔ Contrasting Pronouns + Idiomatic Expression
➔ The sentence contrasts 'J' (I) and 'toi' (you), highlighting the difference in their situations. 'Mener sa barque' is an idiomatic expression meaning to manage one's affairs or get by. This contrasts with the other person's talk of 'immenses yachts', symbolizing wealth and luxury.
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J'suis venu, car j'ai reçu ton invitation mais j'me sens mal à l'aise dans ces événements
➔ Compound Sentence with Causal Clause
➔ This sentence is composed of two main clauses connected by the conjunction 'car' (because). The first clause 'J'suis venu' states the action, and the second clause 'j'ai reçu ton invitation' explains the reason for the action. The 'mais' (but) introduces a contrasting clause indicating a feeling of discomfort.
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Tes courbes me laissent sans voix, j'aime te voir en talons, en tenue légère
➔ Indirect Object Pronoun + Expressing Preferences
➔ 'Me laissent sans voix' uses the indirect object pronoun 'me', indicating that the curves have an effect *on him*. 'J'aime te voir' expresses preference. The phrase indicates that the speaker enjoys seeing the person in heels and light clothing. 'Te' is the direct object pronoun here.
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Et c'est marrant comme Isabelle, certaines de tes copines te disent antipathique
➔ Comparison using 'comme' (as) + Indirect Discourse (reported speech)
➔ 'C'est marrant comme Isabelle' is a way of saying it's funny *like* Isabelle is. The sentence also implies reported speech: some of your friends tell you that you are unfriendly (antipathique).
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
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