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  2. Bastille Day - Wikipedia

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    Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year.It is referred to, both legally [3] and commonly, as le 14 juillet (French: [lə katɔʁz(ə) ʒɥijɛ]) in French, though la fête nationale is also used in the press.

  3. Glossary of French words and expressions in English

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    "14th of July", usually called Bastille Day in English. The beginning of the French Revolution in 1789; used to refer to the Revolution itself and its ideals. It is the French National Day. quelle bonne idée! What a good idea! quel dommage! What a sad thing! (can be used sarcastically). quelle horreur! What a horrible thing! (can be used ...

  4. The 35 Best Happy Bastille Day Greetings to Share - AOL

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    Celebrate this national French celebration with these sweet sayings. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail ...

  5. Fête nationale - Wikipedia

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    It is a French language term for National Holiday, so is used in places that use French. It may refer to: Bastille Day (July 14) in France, Fête nationale française; Grand Duke's Official Birthday (June 23) in Luxembourg, Fête nationale luxembourgeoise; Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) in Quebec, Fête nationale du Québec

  6. France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in ...

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    Paris is hosting an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday — the Olympic flame lighting up the city’s grandiose military parade for Bastille Day. Just 12 days before the ...

  7. French-inspired Detroit restaurants have special menus for ...

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    Bastille Day, also known as France's Independence Day, commemorates the 1789 fall of the Bastille in Paris. Honoring Bastille Day and Detroit's French roots are several French-inspired restaurants ...

  8. Storming of the Bastille - Wikipedia

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    The Storming of the Bastille (French: Prise de la Bastille [pʁiz də la bastij]) occurred in Paris, France, on 14 July 1789, when revolutionary insurgents attempted to storm and seize control of the medieval armoury, fortress and political prison known as the Bastille. After four hours of fighting and 94 deaths, the insurgents were able to ...

  9. From French Can-Can dancers to road closures: Here's ... - AOL

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    It marks the French holiday of Bastille Day, which takes place on July 14 each year. Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a violent uprising that helped usher ...