En contexte (1.3): Chanson - "Bonjour" de Rachid Taha
- Due No due date
- Points 13
- Questions 6
- Time Limit None
- Allowed Attempts Unlimited
Instructions
Why this song?
To revise greetings in French as well as show the presence of the Arabic language and culture in French society.
Avant d’écouter:
Before you listen to the song, review the different ways to greet someone in French. What is the formal way to greet someone? And the informal?
L’artiste: Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha was an Algerian singer and musician known for fusing Arabic music with Western rock, punk, and electronic styles. Born in Algeria in 1958, he moved to France as a child and later formed the band Carte de Séjour, known for their politically charged music and a controversial Arabic cover of the French song “Douce France“. He later pursued a successful solo career, continuing to blend diverse musical genres like raï, rock, and reggae, and to address social and political issues in his work.
La chanson
Complete the following questions after listening to the song.