| English: Song of the Chadian | |
|---|---|
National anthem of  Chad | |
| Lyrics | Louis Gidrol and others |
| Music | Paul Villard |
| Adopted | January 1960 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (chorus and one verse) | |
"La Tchadienne" (English: "Song of the Chadian", lit. '"The Chadian (Song)"') is the national anthem of Chad. Written by Louis Gidrol and his student group and composed by Paul Villard, it has been the official state anthem of Chad since it gained independence from France in January 1960.