Listen to “ Vive le vent” and you might soon be singing a different tune. It’s Christmas French Translations of Christmas Songs 11. This modern pop carol rejoices in that Christmas spirit and the peace and joy you feel on this holiday! La Marche des RoisĪnother song with biblical origins, this carol reflects on the journey that the three wise men made to witness the birth of Jesus.ĭe trois grands rois qui allaient en voyage.ĭe trois grands rois dessus le grand chemin. Here are the first few verses and chorus:Īt night, I go crazy, I go crazy 9. He also released an Italian and Spanish version. This hymn was made popular in the 1960s by Belgian singer Salvatore Adamo. Not exactly the most cheerful song, it asks Jesus for forgiveness and blessings. Venez Divin MessieĪnother very old French carol, this song has been sung since the 16th century. People kneel down, wait for your deliverance.Ĭhristmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer,Ĭhristmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer! 7. Midnight, Christians, it’s the solemn hour, Here are the first two verses and chorus: While this one may sound familiar, you may not know that this song was originally French, and the English “Angels We Have Heard on High” is what we sing in English, but I’ve provided the literal translation. Volent à l’entour de ce grand Dieu d’amour.Ī thousand divine angels, a thousand seraphsįly around this great God of love. It’s based on the Bible story of the birth of Jesus and talks about the presence of the cow and the donkey at the scene: This is one of the oldest Christmas carols that exists, dating back to as early as the 13th century. This beautiful song is an original French carol and describes snow in the forest and proclamations of love: The first is an old-fashioned word for a scarf, the second a type of pants, and the third a riding coat. I’m sure you noticed some unfamiliar vocabulary words- cache-col, culotte and redingote-you’re likely to find them in 19th century literature but less so in your modern textbook. This sweet song describes a child building a snowman after school. This refers to an old tradition where French children leave their shoes out the night before Christmas, and Père Noël puts gifts into their shoes. Notice the reference to mon petit soulier, or my little slipper. Here is the first verse and the chorus (which repeats several times): “Petit Papa Noël” is a French favorite that tells the story of Père Noël (Father Christmas) arriving in the night. (Download) Original French Christmas Songs 1. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. Here are 18 French Christmas songs you’re sure to love! Listening to French Christmas music can help you get into the holiday spirit while improving your French skills. Looking for ways to keep your French learning jolly? Novem18 French Christmas Songs to Get into the Spirit of Noël
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