French: The Ode of Remembrance

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages.

An Australian Light Horseman collecting poppies in Palestine during the First World War. Credit: Australian War Memorial P0361.046

On Anzac Day, Australians across the country commemorate those who served, fought and perished in the Australian and New Zealand forces. Over time, the significance of the day has extended to those who were on the opposite side of the battles.

Here is the Ode of Remembrance in French:

Ils ne vieilliront pas, comme nous, qui restons, vieillissons;

L'âge ne les fatiguera pas, ni les années ne les condamneront.

Au coucher du soleil et au matin

Nous nous souviendrons d'eux.

Roll of Honour Australian War Memorial Credit: Fiona Silsby for AWM 2016.8.157.4

For more information on Australia's Anzac Day traditions, visit the  Australian War Memorial.

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French: The Ode of Remembrance

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