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Introduction
Vocabulary
le prix du sang - the price of blood | chanter - to sing | éclatant(e) - bright, glorious |
le drapeau - flag | présager - to predict |
The Anthem
French lyrics | English Translation |
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1er couplet :
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First Verse
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Refrain :
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Chorus
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2e couplet :
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Second Verse
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Refrain
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Chorus
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3e couplet :
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Third Verse
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Refrain
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Chorus
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Questions
First, read just the French.
1. The first and last line in the chorus says '? in Benin rise' in English. What is the '?'.
2. In the first line of the first verse, 'son' is used. Does this mean his, her or their?
3. 'Quand' is the first word in the second verse. What does it mean in English?
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