National Anthem of Benin

National Anthem of Benin 1:08 Public Domain

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Country	Benin
Anthem	National Anthem of Benin
Duration	1:08
Format	MP3
License	Public Domain

French & English Translation

Enfants du Bénin debout!Children of Benin, arise!

La liberté d’un cri sonoreThe resounding cry of freedom

Chante aux premiers feux de l’aurore;Is heard at the first light of dawn;

Enfants du Bénin debout!Children of Benin, arise!

Jadis à son appel, nos aieux sans faiblesseFormerly, at her call, our ancestors

Ont su avec courage, ardeur pleins d’allegresseKnew how to engage in mighty battles

Livrer au prix du sang des combats éclatants.With strength, courage, ardour, and full of joy, but at the price of blood.

Accourez vous aussi, bâtisseurs du présent,Builders of the present, you too, join forces

Plus forts dans l’unité, chaqu’jour a la tache,Each day for the task stronger in unity.

Pour la prosperité, construisez sans relâche.Build without ceasing for posterity.

Quand partout souffle un vent de clère et de haine,When all around there blows a wind of anger and hate:

Béninois, sois fier, et d’une âme sereine,Citizen of Benin, be proud, and in a calm spirit

Confiant dans l’avenir, regarde ton drapeau!Trusting in the future, behold your flag!

Dans le vert tu liras l’espoir du renouveau,In the green you read hope of spring;

De tes aïeux le rouge évoque le courage;The red signifies the courage of your ancestors;

Des plus riches trésors le jaune est le présage.The yellow foretells the richest treasures.

Tes monts ensoleillés, tes palmiers, ta verdure,Beloved Benin, your sunny mountains, palm trees, and green pastures

Cher Bénin, partout font ta vive parure.Show everywhere your brightness;

Ton sol offre à chacun la richesse des fruits.Your soil offers everyone the richest fruits.

Bénin, désormais que tes fils tous unisBenin, from henceforth your sons are united

D’un fraternel élan partagent l’espéranceWith one brotherly spirit sharing the hope of seeing you

De te voir à jamais heureux dans l’abondance.Enjoy abundance and happiness for ever.

Romanization

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