L’Aube Nouvelle

The Dawn of a New Day

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French lyrics


Jadis à son appel, nos aïeux sans faiblesse
Ont su avec courage, ardeur, pleins d’allégresse
Livrer au prix du sang des combats éclatants.
Accourez vous aussi, bâtisseurs du présent,
Plus forts dans l’unité, chaqu’jour à la tâche,
Pour la postérité, construisez sans relâche.

Refrain:
Enfants du Bénin, debout !
La liberté d’un cri sonore
Chante aux premiers feux de l’aurore;
Enfants du Bénin, debout !
Quand partout souffle un vent de colère et de haine.
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.

Refrain
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 unis
D’un fraternel élan partagent l’espérance
De te voir à jamais heureux dans l’abondance.

Refrain


English translation


Formerly, at her call, our ancestors
Knew how to engage in mighty battles
With strength, courage, ardour, and full of joy, but at the price of blood.
Builders of present, you too, join forces
Each day for the task stronger in unity.
Build without ceasing for posterity.

Chorus:
Children of Benin, arise!
The resounding cry of freedom
Is 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 spirit
Trusting in the future, behold your flag!
In the green you read hope of spring;
The red signifies the courage of your ancestors;
The yellow foretells the greatest treasures.

Chorus
Beloved Benin, your sunny mountains, palm trees, and green pastures
Show everywhere your brightness;
Your soil offers everyone the richest fruits.
Benin, from henceforth your sons are united
With one brotherly spirit sharing the hope of seeing you
Enjoy abundance and happiness forever.
Chorus

Song Details


  • Adopted : July 30 , 1960
  • Country : Benin
  • Language(s) : French , English


  • Team Members


  • Lyrics : Father Gilbert Jean Dagnon
  • Music : Father Gilbert Jean Dagnon
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