Enter the creaking gates of Halloween Town! In this French rendition of “This Is Halloween,” every chilling verse welcomes you to a place where monsters, ghosts, and living pumpkins throw the biggest party of the year. The townsfolk boast about hiding under beds, transforming dreams into nightmares, and popping out of trash cans just to give you a scare. Yet beneath all the fright lies pure excitement: they love their spooky traditions, and scaring is simply their way of celebrating together.
The lyrics paint Jack Skellington—here hailed as Jack la gargouille, roi des citrouilles—as the beloved master of ceremonies. Children who dare to be mischievous earn applause, while those “too well-behaved” get playful teasing. Red and black, fire and ice, tricks and surprises whirl together in a carnival of frightful fun. Ultimately, the song is an invitation to embrace the thrill of the unknown, laugh at your fears, and dance with the creatures of the night. Welcome to Halloween!