Dites-moi ce qui se passe [English translation]

Javert:

Tell me quickly what just happened,

Who is dead, and who killed him?

Where I pass crime is extinguished

And Order is secured.

Let everyone beware,

For I always get my way,

I reward those who report to me,

For they do their civic duties.

Batambois:

Inspector, it is that girl,

Who hit me savagely

For only a few kind words,

For a simple compliment, faith!

Javert:

Take this ride out,

And cast her in prison at once,

Let her regain her righteousness

As well as her reason.

Fantine:

Inspector, please spare me,

I regret all that I did!

My child is close to dying,

Let me remain free...

All:

Take this ride out,

And cast her in prison,

Let her regain her righteousness

As well as her reason.

Fantine:

Inspector, I am ill,

I cough up blood sometimes.

Javert:

If you think I will believe,

These poor arguments,

When one wants to be honest,

There is always a way.

To work with his head,

Or with his hands,

It is less certain, but harder

To choose the right path.