French Caribbean band La Compagnie Créole was an absolute staple of the French and international pop scenes in the 1980s, with cheerful, feel-good hits such as "Vive le Douanier Rousseau!" or "C'est bon pour le moral". With "Le Bal Masqué", the band celebrates the French Caribbean tradition of Mardi Gras with a vibrant and irresistible anthem. So put on your best carnival costume and join us in a joyful singalong with Le Bal Masqué !
After listening to the song, scroll down for the transcript in our bilingual reader, where you can click any French phrase for the English translation and related grammar lessons.
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