I always felt that as beautiful as the English lyrics for I Will Wait For You they diluted the meaning of the French lyrics which I felt were more bittersweet. English is more optimistic
French Lyrics Translated
No I could never live without you
I can not, do not go, I will die
A moment without you and I do not exist
But my love does not leave me
My love I'll wait all my life
Hug me back I beg you
I need you I want to live for you
Oh my love do not leave me
They separated on the platform of a station
They moved away in one last look
Oh I love you 'does not leave me
English Version
If it takes forever, I will wait for you
For a thousand summers, I will wait for you
Till you're back beside me, till I'm holding you
Till I hear you sigh, here in my arms
Anywhere you wander, anywhere you go
Everyday remember, how I love you so
In your heart believe, what in my heart I know
That forevermore, I'll wait for you
[be, sharing our love
Till your here beside me, till I'm touching you
And forevermore, I will wait for you