Bastille Day
- Malous Kossarian
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 4, 2022
La Fete Nationale
What is Bastille Day about?
Bastille Day is France's independence day, celebrated on July 18th. It celebrates the French Revolution of 1789 with fireworks, parades, and Marseillaise, the French national anthem.
French words to learn from La Fete Nationale
Music for La Marseillaise
French and English Lyrics for La Marseillaise
French Lyrics | English Lyrics |
|---|---|
Nous entrerons dans la carrière Quand nos aînés n'y seront plus, Nous y trouverons leur poussière Et la trace de leurs vertus (bis) | We shall enter the (military) career When our elders are no longer there, There we shall find their dust And the trace of their virtues (repeat) |
Bien moins jaloux de leur survivre Que de partager leur cercueil, Nous aurons le sublime orgueil De les venger ou de les suivre. | Much less keen to survive them Than to share their coffins, We shall have the sublime pride To avenge or follow them. |
Aux armes, citoyens... | To arms, citizens... |
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