Foudroie is a powerful verb that literally means "to strike down with lightning", from the noun foudre (lightning).
In the song, the line "C'est ça l'amour, ça te foudroie" (That's love, it strikes you down) uses this word to describe the sudden, intense, and all-consuming feeling of falling in love. It's directly related to the famous French expression un coup de foudre, which is how you say "love at first sight".
Get ready for a whirlwind romance in the heart of Paris! In "Regarde," Monroe takes us on a journey through the twinkling city streets, searching for a love that feels like a lightning strike. The song captures that magical moment when you finally find 'the one.' The chorus, 'Regarde-moi, regarde-toi / C'est ça l'amour / Ça te foudroie,' translates to 'Look at me, look at you / This is love / It strikes you like lightning.' It's all about that powerful, instant connection that changes everything.
Once this love is found, the singer wants to shout it to the world! They promise to announce their love to everyone, in every song they sing. It’s a bold and passionate declaration that love gives you courage and a place to belong, promising their partner, 'Tu ne seras jamais perdu' (You will never be lost). The song beautifully illustrates how love isn't just a quiet feeling; it's a powerful force that makes your heart beat faster and makes you want to sing out loud, even in the pouring rain.
Monroe is the French American soprano who turned a TV talent show win into a Eurovision moment. She was born Monroe Vata Rigby in Salt Lake City in 2008 and grew up in Utah, where she sang in her church choir, learned piano, and trained her voice for the classical repertoire. Her mother is French with roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which gave her a second passport and a second musical language.
She became a household name in France by winning the eleventh season of the talent show Prodiges in January 2025, which came with a scholarship and a deal with Warner Classics. Her self titled debut album followed in November 2025 and went to number one on the French classical chart. In 2026 she represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with "Regarde !", finishing eleventh with 158 points, all at the age of seventeen.