Celebrate an important day in the history of France

Today (July 14) falls on Bastille Day, an important day in French history. If you’re celebrating today, you might be interested in how to properly wish someone “Happy Bastille Day” in French.

The celebration is important in terms of freedom and democracy.

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What is Bastille Day?

Bastille Day is an annual event to celebrate French liberties and the beginning of the French Republic.

According to the French writer Sidonie SawyerJuly 14 marks the beginning of the Confederation of France in 1790.

A French prison, called the Bastille, was also stormed On this day in 1789, during the French Revolution.

To celebrate French tossing parades, parties and fireworks displays. In addition, the Fête de la Fédération, now said to be the oldest military parade in Europe, is a huge event to celebrate. according to Scottish, an estimated 4,000 military and police personnel are taking part in the event, which was held on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Even the French president is attending!

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How to say “Happy Bastille Day” in French

If you have a little knowledge of the French language, you might be tempted to wish a French person “Bonne Bastille” – however, that doesn’t translate correctly.

Instead, the best way to celebrate this day in French is: “Joyeux Quatorze Juillet” or “Bonne Fête Nationale.” These statements are approximate translate According to The Scotsman, for a “Good Patriotic Day” in English.

It saidThe French are unlikely to use Bastille Day because this name is more of an American invention – a term used to refer to French-American heritage.

Watch the celebrations in France

If you’ve been looking forward to celebrating Bastille Day from the comfort of your home, the 2022 Parade is on YouTube right now.

You can view it below.

How are you celebrating?

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