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Marseillaise
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Marˊseiˊllais′
,Adj.
m.
Marˊseiˊllaise′
,Adj.
f.
[F.]
Of or pertaining to Marseilles, in France, or to its inhabitants.
Marseillaise hymn
, or The Marseillaise
the national anthem of France, popularly so called. It was composed in 1792, by Rouget de l’Isle, an officer then stationed at Strasburg. In Paris it was sung for the first time by the band of men who came from Marseilles to aid in the revolution of August 10, 1792; whence the name.
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Marˊseiˊllais′
,Noun.
m.
Marˊseiˊllaise′
,Noun.
f.
[F.]
A native or inhabitant of Marseilles.
Definition 2024
Marseillaise
Marseillaise
See also: marseillaise
English
Proper noun
Marseillaise
- The French national anthem, la Marseillaise, with at least seven verses plus the chorus.
Translations
the French national anthem
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External links
French text, from presidential website
French
Noun
Marseillaise f (plural Marseillaises, masculine Marseillais)
- (Female) inhabitant of Marseille
Proper noun
Marseillaise f
- Marseillaise (French national anthem)