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Bonjour
By prof_frenchtastic, on August 6, 2009, at 2:30 pm | | 1,643 views 
In this beautiful poem, French poet, Paul Geraldy, evokes the notion of freedom. Through the imagery of a little bud, he shows us that even the smallest living creature in Nature aspires to this basic universal right. I then say to you: “Bonjour” 
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Bonjour
Comme un diable au fond de sa boîte, Like devil at the bottom of his box,
Le bourgeon s’est tenu caché… The bud kept itself hidden…
Mais dans sa prison trop étroite But in its too narrow prison
Il baille et voudrait respirer. It yawns and would like to breathe.
Il entend des chants, des bruits d’ailes, It can hear songs, wings flapping
Il a soif de grand jour et d’air… It is thirsty for broad daylight and air…
Il voudrait savoir les nouvelles, It would like to know the news,
Il fait craquer son corset vert. It cracks its green corset
Puis, d’un geste brusque, il déchire Then, in a sudden gesture, it tears (open)
Son habit étroit et trop court Its tight outfit and too short
“Enfin, se dit-il, je respire, “At last, it says, I breath,
Je vis, je suis libre… bonjour !” I live, I am free…good morning!”
Paul Géraldy
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Bonjour
Comme un diable au fond de sa boîte, Like devil at the bottom of his box,
Le bourgeon s’est tenu caché… The bud kept itself hidden…
Mais dans sa prison trop étroite But in its too narrow prison
Il baille et voudrait respirer. It yawns and would like to breathe.
Il entend des chants, des bruits d’ailes, It can hear songs, wings flapping
Il a soif de grand jour et d’air… It is thirsty for broad daylight and air
Il voudrait savoir les nouvelles, It would like to know the news,
Il fait craquer son corset vert. It cracks its green corset
Puis, d’un geste brusque, il déchire Then, in a sudden gesture, it tears (open)
Son habit étroit et trop court Its tight outfit and too short
“Enfin, se dit-il, je respire, “At last, it says, I breath,
Je vis, je suis libre… bonjour !” I live, I am free…good morning!”
Paul Géraldy
(1885-1983)
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I am grateful to you Sir, for your willingness to help so that we can learn this beautiful language. This tells that you are a great person. Thank you and May God Bless You Richly!
I am glad you find these French lessons helpful. Merci beaucoup pour le commentaire!