Dupe means 'fooled' or 'duped'. It's a key word in the song, even appearing in the title, "J'suis Pas Dupe" (I'm Not Fooled).
In the lyrics, Pomme uses it to assert her awareness of her lover's lies, singing, "J'suis pas dupe" to declare that she sees through his deceptions. It's a strong, assertive word that perfectly captures the song's theme of recognizing dishonesty in a relationship.
Pomme’s “J’suis Pas Dupe” is a delicate French folk-pop gem that turns the spotlight on a smooth talker whose fantasies are as dazzling as they are hollow. The singer peers into her lover’s eyes only to discover “les plus beaux mensonges,” blue moons and dried-up seas – poetic images that sound enchanting but ring false. Each lie is like a knot, and while the storyteller keeps spinning bigger tales, the flowers on Pomme’s skirt “fly away,” a whimsical way of showing how empty words blow everything real into the wind.
At its heart, the song is an anthem of clear-eyed self-respect. By repeating “J’suis pas dupe” (I’m not fooled), Pomme refuses to let ego-driven make-believe pass for love. She sends the pretender packing, confident that authentic happiness exists far from such deceit. The result is a light, catchy reminder that recognizing a lie is the first step toward true freedom.