Un kilomètre à pied is a popular French rhyme for walking. It can be sung during a long walk with family, friends or at summer camp.
The story of the song
The song is ideal for motivating children during a long walk. Its lively rhythm entertains and encourages even the most stubborn to keep walking. The song can be played over and over again until you reach the finish line.
A walk in the French forest © French Moments
The tune of "Un kilomètre à pied" is similar to that of "Un éléphant, ça trompe énormément".
Un kilomètre à pied
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The lyrics in French
The original song of Un kilomètre à pied has as many verses you want...
Couplet 1
Un kilomètre à pied,
Ça use, ça use,
Un kilomètre à pied,
Ça use les souliers.
Couplet 2
Deux kilomètres à pied,
Ça use, ça use,
Deux kilomètres à pied,
Ça use les souliers.
Couplet 3
Trois kilomètres à pied,
Ça use, ça use,
Trois kilomètres à pied,
Ça use les souliers.
Translation of the lyrics into English
Here is an approximative translation into English:
Verse 1
One kilometre on foot,
It wears out, it wears out,
One kilometre on foot,
It wears out the shoes.
Verse 2
Two kilometres on foot,
It wears out, it wears out,
Two kilometres on foot,
It wears out the shoes.
Verse 3
Three kilometres on foot,
It wears out, it wears out,
Three kilometres on foot,
It wears out the shoes.
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