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Auprès de ma Blonde is a classic song sung in the French language. Originating in the 17th century, it is popular as both military cadence and a drinking song.

In 2367, Jean-Luc Picard and his brother Robert sang the song together after fighting in the mud in the family vineyard. (TNG: "Family")

Later that year, an injured and delirious Picard sang the song to himself while slipping in and out of consciousness. (TNG: "Final Mission")


Auprès de ma Blonde
French English
Auprès de ma Blonde
Qu'il fait bon, fait bon, fait bon,
Auprès de ma Blonde
Qu'il fait bon dormir.
Near to my sweetheart,
How pleasant that makes it,
Near to my sweetheart,
How pleasant that makes it to sleep

Background

  • "Blonde" is French slang; an affectionate term for a pretty wife, girlfriend or sweetheart.

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