The Belgium national anthem, “La Brabançonne,” celebrates the unity and heritage of the Belgian nation. Below are the original lyrics in French and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: La Brabançonne
- Written Date: 1830
- Lyricist: Louis-Alexandre Dechet
- Composer: François Van Campenhout
- Official Adoption Date: 1860
Original Lyrics in French
Ô Belgique, ô mère chérie,
À toi nos cœurs, à toi nos bras,
À toi notre sang, ô Patrie !
Nous le jurons tous, tu vivras !
Tu vivras toujours grande et belle
Et ton invincible unité
Aura pour devise immortelle
Le Roi, la Loi, la Liberté !
Le Roi, la Loi, la Liberté !
Le Roi, la Loi, la Liberté !
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Belgium national anthem English version. “La Brabançonne” reflects the pride and unity of Belgium. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
O beloved Belgium, sacred land of our fathers,
Our hearts and arms are raised to you,
Our blood is yours, we vow to you,
You will live, always great and beautiful,
And your invincible unity
Shall have for its immortal motto
The King, the Law, the Freedom!
The King, the Law, the Freedom!
The King, the Law, the Freedom!
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