Learn French With Franglish with these 11 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)

Franglish
LF Content Team | Updated on 2 February 2023
Learning French with Franglish's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning French!
Below are 11 song recommendations by Franglish to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!
CONTENTS SUMMARY
Position
Jeez
C'est toujours comme ça, les gars
True boy
Party
Jeez
It's always like that, guys
True boy
Party

"Position" is Franglish's ode to swagger and self-belief. Over a moombahton-tinged rap beat, he plays the confident hustler who has already won before the game starts, name-checking the tools of his trade (the plugs, the keys, the network) as proof he's built something real, not just talk.

The heart of the song is romantic bravado: he paints himself as the guy any woman would want as her Roméo, someone worth getting dressed up for and rushing across town to meet. The looping hook, "Je réfléchis, j'y pense" (I think it over, I keep thinking about it), captures him savoring that attention rather than chasing it, staying just out of reach while everyone else moves fast.

It's a song about earning your position, at the top of the game and in someone's thoughts, without ever looking like you're trying too hard.

Free
Game over, c'est fini, c'est fini
Ouh, ouh, ouh, ouh, yeah
Game over, yeah
Ouais, les gars, j'suis free, j'retrouve mon sourire
Game over, it's over, it's over
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah
Game over, yeah
Yeah, guys, I'm free, I'm getting my smile back

Get ready to feel the ultimate breakup anthem with Franglish's "Free"! This song is all about that exhilarating moment when you finally break free from a relationship that wasn't working. Franglish is practically shouting, "Game over, c'est fini, c'est fini" [Game over, it's finished, it's finished], and you can almost hear the relief in his voice.

He's not holding back, telling his ex, "Bizarre, tes larmes me font aucun effet" [Strange, your tears have no effect on me]. Ouch! He's reclaiming his heart and his life, ready to "profiter d'ma vie" [enjoy my life] and see "d'autres femmes tonight" [other women tonight]. It's a bold, confident declaration of independence, celebrating the joy of being single again and finding happiness without his ex. He even says, "Une de perdue, j'ai tout retrouvé" [One lost, I found everything], which is a pretty powerful statement of moving on!

Fam
Gabriel, call me back
Ils t'aiment pas parce qu'ils peuvent pas faire
Tout c'que tu fais
Faut qu'tu saches que les jaloux veulent te ressembler
Gabriel, call me back
They don't like you because they can't do
Everything you do
You have to know that jealous people want to be like you

Have you ever felt like everyone's judging you, or that your efforts are never quite enough? Franglish's song "Fam" featuring Merveille is all about that feeling, and the incredible importance of having someone in your corner who truly gets it. It's like a conversation between two people, maybe siblings or very close friends, who are dealing with the negativity and jealousy of others.

The lyrics really hit home when they talk about people not liking you "parce qu'ils peuvent pas faire / Tout c'que tu fais" [because they can't do / Everything you do]. It's a blunt reminder that sometimes, jealousy is the root of criticism. The song encourages you to remember your worth, telling you that "Une étoile s'éteint pas et t'es celle au-dessus de leur te-tê" [A star doesn't go out and you're the one above their heads]. And when those hurtful words get to you, the song offers comfort, with lines like "J'suis là pour traverser, j'suis ton frère, j'vais pas t'cher-lâ" [I'm here to get through it, I'm your brother, I won't let you go] and "J'en ai marre d'supporter, j'suis ta sœur, essuie mes larmes" [I'm tired of putting up with it, I'm your sister, wipe my tears]. It's a powerful message about self-belief and the unbreakable bond of family or chosen family, reminding you to look in the mirror and repeat, "Si j'le fais pas pour moi / Personne ne le fera pour moi" [If I don't do it for myself / No one will do it for me].

Ma Veste (My Jacket)
Ça, c'est les sentiments
C'est pas forcément des bêtises
Allez parle
J'voulais aller mollo, j'suis puissant, bébé, j'suis désolé
That's feelings
It's not necessarily nonsense
C'mon, talk
I wanted to go slow, I'm powerful, baby, I'm sorry

Get ready to feel the swagger with Franglish's "Ma Veste"! This song is all about confidence, charm, and a bit of playful arrogance. Franglish comes in hot, admitting, "J'voulais aller mollo, j'suis puissant, bébé, j'suis désolé" [I wanted to go slow, I'm powerful, baby, I'm sorry]. He knows he's got that undeniable charisma, saying, "Sur son cœur, j'ai piqué, trop d'charisme, j'ai pas fait exprès" [I stung her heart, too much charisma, I didn't mean to].

The chorus, "Faut pas attraper ma veste" [Don't grab my jacket], is a fun way of saying, "Don't try to hold me back!" He's feeling powerful and free, ready to do what he wants, when he wants. He boasts about his freedom and resources: "J'ai le gamo, je vais où je veux / J'ai la CB, je paye si je veux / J'ai les billets, je m'envole si je veux" [I have the car, I go where I want / I have the credit card, I pay if I want / I have the money, I fly if I want]. It's a declaration of independence and success, all wrapped up in a catchy beat that will definitely make you want to dance!

Où T'étais (Where Were You)
Ouh, ouh, ouh
Like that
Let's get
Tu sais bébé la vie c'est dur
Ouh, ouh, ouh
Like that
Let's get
You know, baby, life is hard

Franglish's "Où T'étais" is a super fun and flirty track where he's basically saying, "Hey, where have you been all my life?" He's got this playful confidence, admitting he has an ego but also that he's completely smitten. He sees this woman and immediately gets "des idées" [ideas] and knows she's into him, saying, "Te fais pas désirer je sais qu'j'te plais" [Don't play hard to get, I know you like me].

It's all about that moment when someone finally falls into your arms after you've been looking for them. He repeats, "Hello où t'étais? Je t'ai cherchée te voilà" [Hello, where were you? I looked for you, here you are], like he's been waiting for her. He even admits, "J'ai peur, son cœur j'ai volé" [I'm scared, I stole her heart], but quickly follows up with "Faut même pas s'affoler / Avec moi tout est carré" [No need to panic / With me everything's alright]. He's ready to put his pride aside, declaring, "J'mets ma fierté de té-cô / Pour te dire qu'j'veux pas / J'veux pas te voir partir" [I put my pride to the side / To tell you that I don't want / I don't want to see you leave]. It's a sweet, catchy declaration of finding that special person and not wanting to let them go!

Petit Diamant (Little Diamond)
P'pa
C'est mon petit diamant
Elle m'a rendu bête
C'est mon petit diamant
Dad
She's my little diamond
She made me dumb
She's my little diamond

Franglish swaps the swagger for tenderness in “Petit Diamant,” a heartfelt ode to the tiny girl who steals his heart the moment she is born. Still mourning his grandmother, the French singer finds new purpose when he meets his baby daughter, his little diamond. Her first gaze lifts him out of grief, and from that instant the tough exterior melts away. He admits she makes him act “bête” (silly), because nothing matters more than her happiness. If she is hungry, he feeds her. If she dreams, he will chase the stars. In his eyes she is both princess and queen, and he vows to give her the world.

As the song unfolds, Franglish imagines their future together—warning her about untrustworthy men, praising the guidance of her mother, and promising that family will always be her safest haven. He sees himself in her spirit, predicting she will be as carefree and envy-provoking as he is. Beneath the catchy melody lies a universal message: fatherhood can transform even the coolest rapper into a protective, love-struck parent. “Petit Diamant” shines as an uplifting celebration of unconditional love, the joy of new life, and the way a child can turn sorrow into sparkling hope.

Karma
La roue tourne, ouais
La rue tourne
T'as préféré voir un autre
Pendant que moi, j'étais là et j't'avais tout donné
The wheel turns, yeah
The street turns
You preferred to see someone else
While I was there and I'd given you everything

Franglish's "Karma" is a powerful track about a relationship gone wrong and the inevitable consequences for the person who caused the pain. He sings, "T'as préféré voir un autre pendant que moi, j'étais là et j't'avais tout donné" [You preferred to see someone else while I was there and I had given you everything], expressing his deep hurt and betrayal. He feels completely taken advantage of, saying, "T'es rentrée dans ma zone, t'as tout pris et t'es partie. Maintenant je me sens volé" [You came into my zone, you took everything and you left. Now I feel stolen].

But this isn't just a sad song; it's also a declaration of justice. Franglish repeatedly warns, "Le karma c'est pour tout le monde... Tu vas payer" [Karma is for everyone... You're going to pay]. He's moving on, stating, "T'étais mon futur maintenant t'es mon passé" [You were my future, now you're my past], and he's ready to erase her from his life. It's a relatable anthem for anyone who's been wronged and believes in the universe balancing the scales!

Haut Les Mains (Hands Up)
Ooh
C'est chaud là
C'est chaud là
Qui t'a dit que j'avais pas d'argent
Ooh
It's hot there
It's hot there
Who told you I had no money

Get ready to feel the energy with Franglish's "Haut Les Mains"! This track is all about living large, making money, and enjoying the good life without apologies. Franglish comes in hot, flexing his wealth and confidence right from the start, saying, "Qui t'a dit que j'avais pas d'argent? Petit, dans ta vie, j'peux tout acheter" (Who told you I didn't have money? Kid, in your life, I can buy everything).

He's not just talking about money, though; he's also about having a good time and staying out of drama. He mentions being "d'humeur à faire la fête, donc faut pas qu'tu m'en parles" (in the mood to party, so don't talk to me about it). The chorus, "Tout le monde haut les mains / Équipé, ouais on sait jamais / Y a de l'or dans mes mains / J'veux tout maintenant et pas demain" (Everybody hands up / Equipped, yeah, you never know / There's gold in my hands / I want everything now and not tomorrow), really sums up the vibe: seize the moment, be ready for anything, and go for all your desires right now!

Toujours Ensemble (Always Together)
Toujours ensemble
Ouh-ouh-ouh, day one
Let's get it, hey
Ça fait longtemps
Always together
Ooh-ooh-ooh, day one
Let's get it, hey
It's been a long time

Have you ever been so in love that you just know it's forever? That's exactly what Franglish is singing about in "Toujours Ensemble" [Always Together]. This song is a sweet, heartfelt declaration of eternal love and commitment.

He talks about how long they've been together, saying, "On a battu le record" [We broke the record], and how people are waiting for them to break up, but it's not going to happen! He's not tired of loving her, and he's so grateful to have met her. He even says she's "plus qu'une meilleure amie" [more than a best friend] and "la cause de toutes mes insomnies" [the cause of all my sleepless nights] – in a good way, of course! He's ready for "le meilleur, pour le pire" [for better, for worse], and he wants her "toute ma life" [all my life]. It's a beautiful promise to stay together no matter what, because, as he says, "Baby, t'es ma vie" [Baby, you are my life].

Perdu (Lost)
J'voulais faire le mielleux mais bon
Y a plus d'miel sur moi
Waddup
Mais bon, fuck
I wanted to be sweet but oh well
There's no more honey on me
Waddup
But oh well, f*ck

Franglish's "Perdu" [Lost] is a relatable track about the sting of a breakup, even when you're trying to play it cool. He starts by admitting he wanted to be sweet, but there's no sweetness left in him after the split. He looks back at a past relationship, remembering a time when he was all in, thinking this person was "my babe" and "the one for me girl." He even recalls a specific moment, saying, "On l'a fait à l'arrière de la Benz" [We did it in the back of the Benz], showing how deep his hopes were.

But things went south, and Franglish realizes he was wrong, admitting, "j'me suis trompé, on dit que l'erreur est humaine" [I was wrong, they say error is human]. He had to "tirer un trait" [draw a line] on the relationship. Now, he's in a place of regret and confusion, repeating "C'était parfait, on faisait la paire" [It was perfect, we made a pair] while also saying, "Là maintenant je m'en vais, t'as tout perdu" [Now I'm leaving, you've lost everything]. He's trying to move on, deleting numbers and photos, but he can't help but look at old memories, even though it hurts. He's trying to get over it, but deep down, he's still a bit "éteint" [down] and "de la peine" [sad].

Oh Yeah
J'suis dans ces choses, dans ce truc j'suis refais
J'dépense sans compter depuis que j'ai eu ma paye
Hier tu m'ignorais aujourd'hui tu m'appelles
Et s'il fait moche allons ailleurs ma belle
I am in these things, in this thing I am remade
I've been spending lavishly since I got my pay
Yesterday you ignored me today you call me
And if it's ugly let's go somewhere else my dear

Get ready to jet-set with Franglish and Lefa in "Oh Yeah"! This song is all about living your best life and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Our guy is feeling great, saying, "J'suis dans ces choses, dans ce truc j'suis refais" [I'm in these things, in this thing I'm made]. He's been working hard and now he's spending freely, "J'dépense sans compter depuis que j'ai eu ma paye" [I spend without counting since I got my pay].

It's a total glow-up anthem! He talks about how people who ignored him before are now calling him, "Hier tu m'ignorais aujourd'hui tu m'appelles" [Yesterday you ignored me, today you call me]. And if the weather's bad, no problem, they're off to somewhere sunny: "Et s'il fait moche allons ailleurs ma belle" [And if it's ugly, let's go elsewhere my beautiful]. He's even telling his mom, "Dites à ma mère qu'ici tout va bien" [Tell my mother that everything is fine here]. It’s a fun, carefree vibe about enjoying success and leaving the grey days behind for good times and sunshine!

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