Mon Père
Bonjour,
This poem by Belgian poet Maurice Carême, [1899-1978] expresses the love and sentiments of gratitude the poet holds for his father. It’s a nostalgic reminiscence of his childhood plays with his dear father.
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| Mon père
Mon père aimé, mon père à moi. Que pourrais-je te dire Il fait si doux Je me sens fort, je me sens roi © Maurice Carême |
Beloved father, father of mine You who make me jump on your knees Like a chamois. What could I tell you It feels so peaceful I feel strong, I feel like a king |


qu’est-ce que “chamois”? comment en traduissez “chamois” en francias? merci beaucoup!
desolee. *correction: comment en traduissez “chamois” en anglais?
Salut Antonio,
Chamois is also translated as “chamois” in English. It resembles a goat. Here’ a link for you. Merci
http://www.francethisway.com/wildlife/chamois.jpg