The France national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” celebrates the unity and resilience of the French nation. Below are the original lyrics in French and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: La Marseillaise
- Written Date: 1792
- Lyricist: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
- Composer: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
- Official Adoption Date: 1795
Original Lyrics in French
Allons enfants de la Patrie,
Le jour de gloire est arrivé !
Contre nous de la tyrannie,
L’étendard sanglant est levé,
L’étendard sanglant est levé,
Entendez-vous dans les campagnes
Mugir ces féroces soldats ?
Ils viennent jusque dans vos bras
Égorger vos fils, vos compagnes !
Aux armes, citoyens,
Formez vos bataillons,
Marchons, marchons !
Qu’un sang impur
Abreuve nos sillons !
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the France national anthem English version. “La Marseillaise” reflects the pride and unity of France. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Arise, children of the Fatherland,
The day of glory has arrived!
Against us, tyranny’s
Bloody standard is raised,
Do you hear, in the countryside,
The roar of those ferocious soldiers?
They’re coming right into your arms
To cut the throats of your sons, your women!
To arms, citizens,
Form your battalions,
Let’s march, let’s march!
Let an impure blood
Water our furrows!
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