Sur le pont d’Avignon

English Translation "On the bridge of Avignon"

What is the origin of Sur le pont d’Avignon?

"Sur le Pont d'Avignon" is a French song dating back to the 15th century about a dance that was performed on the bridge Pont d'Avignon (though originally it was performed under the bridge (sous), not on the bridge (sur).

The dance describes pairs of gentlemen, ladies, girls, and musicians bowing to each other. It's a great action song for kids as they can follow along with movements in groups.

French words to learn from Sur le pont d’Avignon

Music for Sur le pont d’Avignon

French and English Lyrics for Sur le pont d’Avignon

French Lyrics	English Translation
Sur le Pont d'Avignon L'on y danse, l'on y danse Sur le Pont d'Avignon L'on y danse tous en rond.	On the bridge of Avignon They are dancing, They are dancing On the bridge of Avignon They all dance in circles.
Les beaux messieurs font comme ça Et puis encore comme ça.	The fine gentlemen go like this (bow) And then again like this.
Les belles dames font comme ça Et puis encore comme ça.	The beautiful ladies go like this (curtsy) And then again like that.
Les filles font comme ça Et puis encore comme ça.	The young girls go like this (salute) And then like that.
Les musiciens font comme ça Et puis encore comme ça.	​The musicians go like this (they all bow to women) And then like that.

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