Terre de nos aïeux,
Land of our ancestors
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Your brow1 is adorned with glorious jewels!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
For your arm knows how to bear the sword
Il sait porter la croix!
It knows how to bear the cross!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Your history is a saga
Des plus brillants exploits.
Of the most brillant exploits
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
And your valour, made out of hardened2 faith,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Will protect our homes and our rights
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Will protect our homes and our rights