French Canada does some unique stuff. Americans might assume the French version of “Oh, Canada,” the national anthem, is a translation from English. In fact, it is not even close.
The French lyrics to Oh, Canada are even better than the English.
O Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux.
Car ton bras sait porter l’épée,
Il sait porter la croix.
Ton histoire est une épopée,
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
O Canada!
Land of our ancestors,
Your forehead is surrounded by glorious jewels.
Because your arm can hold the sword,
He can carry the cross.
Your story is an epic,
The most brilliant exploits.
And your value soaked faith,
Will protect our homes and our rights.
Will protect our homes and our rights.