14 July
Definition
Proper noun * Bastille Day, French national holiday: "14 July" is the common name for the French national holiday, officially known as la Fête nationale française. It commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, a pivotal event at the beginning of the French Revolution. It is a public holiday in France.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The military parade on 14 July is a major event in Paris.
- We will be visiting France during the 14 July celebrations.
- Fireworks are traditionally set off on the evening of 14 July.
Advanced Usage
- "the Fourteenth of July": A formal, written alternative to "14 July".
- The treaty was signed on the Fourteenth of July.
- The holiday is often personified or used metonymically to represent French national identity.
- 14 July symbolizes liberty, equality, and fraternity for the French people.
Variants and Related Words
- Bastille Day (n): The common English name for the French national holiday on 14 July.
- They attended a Bastille Day party.
- la Fête nationale (n): The official French name for the holiday.
- Quatorze Juillet (n): The French term for the date (Fourteenth of July).
Synonyms
- French National Day: The direct descriptive synonym.
- Bastille Day: The most common English synonym.
Related Phrases
- Storming of the Bastille: The historical event commemorated by the holiday.
- 14 July marks the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille.
Noun
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a legal holiday in France celebrating the storming of the Paris bastille in 1789
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