新しい日の始まり
Formerly, at her call, our ancestorsKnew how to engage in mighty battlesWith strength, courage, ardour, and full of joy, but at the price of blood.Builders of present, you too, join forcesEach day for the task stronger in unity.Build without ceasing for posterity.
CHORUSChildren of Benin, arise!The resounding cry of freedomIs heard at the first light of dawn,Children of Benin, arise!
When all around there blows a wind of anger and hate:Citizen of Benin be proud, and in a calm spiritTrusting in the future, behold your flag!
Béninois, sois fier, et d'une âme sereine,Confiant dans l'avenir, regarde ton drapeau!Dans le vert tu liras l'espor du renouveau,De tes aïeux le rouge évoque le courage;Des plus riches trésors le jaune est le présage.
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Tes monts ensoleillés, tes palmiers, ta verdure,Cher Bénin, partout font ta vive parure.Ton sol offre à chacun la richesse des fruits.Bénin, désormais que tes fils tous unisD'un fraternel élan partagent l'espéranceDe te voir à jamais heureux dans l'abondance.
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In the green you read hope of spring;The red signifies the courage of your ancestors;The yellow foretells the greatest treasures.
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Beloved Benin, your sunny mountains, palm trees, and green pasturesShow everywhere your brightness;Your soil offers everyone the richest fruits.Benin, from henceforth your sons are unitedWith one brotherly spirit sharing the hope of seeing youEnjoy abundance and happiness forever.
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